What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Parker Hannifin Corporation?
Location: Akron, OH, United States
Job Family
: Accounting/Auditing
Job Type
: Regular
Posted
: Jan 18, 2024
Job ID: 45379
The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in the purchase-to-payment (P2P) process, receiving/entering invoices, reconciling vendor accounts and responding to inquiries.
- Accurate invoice processing in order to ensure suppliers are pain in accordance with PO terms.
- Assuring invoice compliance with tax/legal rules and accounting standards.
- Reconciling supplier statements and accounts.
- Monitoring process performance related KPI's and metrics to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
- Closing monthly accounting periods to ensure that all information is entered into the company's accounting ledger accurately and making corrections as needed.
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and intercompany business units.
- Contacting internal partners from different countries to obtain required information/approvals.
- Resolving discrepancies by cooperating with business partners and vendors.
- Preparing various reports and AP account reconciliations.
Education
High School Diploma required. Post secondary degree in Finance or Accounting (2 or 4 year degree) preferred.
Experience
Minimum three (3) years experience in a similar role, with basic understanding of accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
Skills
- Strong customer service mind-set and team player attitude.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiating skills.
- Attention to details with good organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Proactiveness and continuous focus on process automation and optimization projects.
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