Manage the global workflow of vendor invoices to our internal and external customers, facilitating the payment of company liabilities in a timely and accurate manner. Work with customers to resolve/troubleshoot exceptions or obstructions to this process; identify and implement efficiencies; support other payment processing centers; assist in the transition to a paperless and automated processing center environment; and provide analysis and metrics within and outside department using various reporting tools.
What You Can Expect EFFECTIVELY PERFORM DAILY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FUNCTION FORDESIGNATED BUSINESS AREAS MANAGED IN EUROPE
Process PO and non-PO invoices through the Coupa and SAP Systems;
Research, analyze, and resolve vendor and customer issues in a timely, accurate and professional manner;
Review and approve T&E expenses in CONCUR;
Manage the global workflow of invoices to buyers and approvers.
Develop and maintain an understanding of international business practices, including currencies, basic tax laws governing those taxing bodies serviced by our department, and local customs;
Work with other departments at B-F where needed in support of this function;
Identify root cause analysis of invoice processing and posting errors and resolve errors in a timely and accurate manner;
Test upgrades and enhancements applied to the invoice processing and SAP accounts payable systems,
TRAIN AP STAFF AND END USERSResponsible for training end users on invoice processing procedures;
Cross-train with AP team members;
Maintain and update AP documentation and training materials.
BACKUP AND SUPPORT GLOBAL PAYMENT ANALYST POSITIONMaintain Vendor Master Bank information tables in SAP and coordinate any necessary support with the Treasury or Strategic sourcing departments.
Maintain a close relationship with the Treasury Department to coordinate new bank setups and confirmations, as well as any returned payments.
Generate domestic (ACH transfers, wires, drafts, checks) and international payments; perform related audits; deliver any required reporting; and troubleshoot/resolve exceptions in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinate all necessary steps/transactions relating to voided checks, stop-pays, check re-issues, and check copies in SAP and 3rd party vendor systems.
LEVERAGE SYSTEM SKILLS TO FURTHER DEPARTMENTAL EFFICIENCIESDevelop and maintain strong SAP abilities in purchasing, general ledger and sales/order entry areas of SAP.
Support other global AP satellite processing centers in current AP methods and system techniques in both the Invoice Processing system and SAP.
Support new AP system enhancements as they arise.
E. PERFORM AP ANALYSIS/REPORTING (ACCOUNT RECONS)
Perform monthly account reconciliations. Ability to analyze and follow up with various BF locations around the globe to resolve outstanding issues.
Generate and distribute monthly and ad hoc invoice reports.
What You Bring to the Table Bachelors or Equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Experience in an automated ERP invoice processing environment, preferably SAP or Coupa
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service/communication skills and an ability to develop/maintain effective work relationships with customers at all levels and with other team members
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with international currencies, taxes, and business processes including determining resolutions to issues, errors, etc.
High energy level, ability to work independently, and multi-task effectively in a service organization.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours
What Makes You Unique Experience in a paperless invoice processing "workflow" environment
Manufacturing Operations Accounts Payable experience
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
Experience with Workday, Concur and G Suite applications
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