What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc?
The Aerospace Business Unit is responsible for Aerospace applications with a global responsibility for Sales, Manufacturing, Business development, Product and Process Development. The Business Unit operates in Hanover, PA with a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace industry. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine / airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are required throughout our process. We also produce rings and seals for Industrial markets – such as oil fields and refineries.
OVERVIEW:
At our Hanover Factory, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. The Accounts Payable Specialist is an integral part of the team by following established control procedures for processing vendor/supplier invoices. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounting team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The Accounts Payable Specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems
- Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments
- Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
- Comply with national and local financial regulations – such as knowledge of sales tax rules
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
- Perform 3-way matching of invoice, receipt, and PO
- Accurate data entry of invoices
- Execute credit card statement reconciliation
- Provide proposed payment report for management review and approval
- Process payment runs as approved
- Assist senior financial officers as needed
- Work with vendors/suppliers to resolve any discrepancies
- Work with other departments to resolve PO issues
- Research aged receipts not invoiced
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree with minimum 1-year experience in AR/AP role or equivalent or HSD/GED with minimum 3-years’ experience in accounting role
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information
- Strong mathematical skills
- Accurate key punch skill and able to handle large volume
- Experience with accounting software and online platforms
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA
- Full-time in-office position
