Accounts Payable Specialist - Contractor (Hybrid 3 in/2 out)

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Specialist will have primary responsibility for prompt payment of invoices featuring discounts advantageous to the organization. Processes and verifies invoices, coding of expenses. Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, invoices and expense reports. Serves as a primary point of contact between Accounting and other departments within the organization.

• Process vendor invoices
• Scan and attach vendor invoices to documents
• Review blocked and problem invoices and resolve issues
• Resolve issues with returned checks / refunds / collections
• Filing and shredding
• Others duties as assigned

Core Proficiencies and SkillsAccounts Payable Specialist are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability it work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required 
• Business or college accounting coursework or an associates degree in accounting a plus
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years in accounts payable or related experience, preferably in a professional office setting 
• 1-2 years SAP experience preferred
• Proficient in data entry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities and work independently as well as in a group
• Attention to detail

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.