What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist position at Artera?
JOB SUMMARY
Artera Companies enable exceptional, mission-critical infrastructure to serve our customers and communities to build their tomorrow. As a member of the Finance Operations Team, the Accounts Payable Senior Specialist (Invoice Processing) will play an instrumental role on a team performing specific aspects of the accounts payable process. This may include, but is not limited to, 2-way and/or 3-way match activities, invoice coding and routing for approval, research and resolution of open payables, liaising with operational and procurement teams on end-to-end P2P activities, and supporting AP Manager and Supervisor with other initiatives as directed. The AP Senior Specialist will perform duties at a level that meets and exceeds expectations in the service provided to the business and activities and controls which ensure accurate and timely compliance with all company requirements.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in performing routine activities related to all P2P functions, as assigned
- Perform invoice processing steps, including but not limited to review of documents for accuracy, GL coding, approval routing, and 2 or 3-way matching of high volume and/or high complexity vendor invoices
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with AP team members, procurement team, and/or operational business contacts, as needed
- Conduct new hire training and peer cross training, as well as creating and maintaining related documentation
- Support and assist the AP analyst team with master data management, business support initiatives and other special projects
- Work with others across all areas of the business to ensure seamless processes that adhere to SOP and control expectations
- Perform complex vendor statement reconciliations and other steps required to maintain a clean and current AP aging
- Perform duties in compliance with GAAP, company and department policies and procedures, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Complete all work in accordance with department expectations, to ensure timely and accurate output and cleanliness of master data
- Assist accounting management with all accounting requests related to AP
- Prepare ad hoc financial reporting requests, other analyses and special projects requested by management
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will possess the following credentials:
- Accounts Payable experience using a 2 or 3-way match verification process preferred
- Minimum 1-3 years of general AP and/or other back-office finance experience a plus
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment is a must
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and take ownership in work
- Must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Must have excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Ability to effectively partner with multiple operating departments
WHO WE ARE
Artera Companies enable exceptional, mission-critical infrastructure to serve our customers and our communities to build their tomorrow. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Artera is a $2 billion in revenue industry-leading provider of integrated infrastructure services to the natural gas and electric industries across 42 states with more than 10,000 team members.
Our operating businesses are recognized market leaders, have long-standing operating histories in the industry, and are well-respected for shared common core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation. For more information about Artera, please visit www.artera.com or search for Artera on LinkedIn or Facebook. #JointheArteraTeam
Artera Services offers a competitive compensation package and quality benefits for eligible employees.
Artera Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
