MPI AP Specialist

McWane Pipe & Industrial; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice processing and maintain financial records. The role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional service and support to vendors and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with accounts payable is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet vendor expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing and direct shipments processing.
• Reconcile amounts owed by comparing invoices to POs.
• Communicate and resolve PO discrepancies with departments.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft AX

D365

SAP

Job description

Company Description

What We Live By...

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?" This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are...

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is "easiest to do business with". We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

Job Description

Position

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location

Birmingham, AL

Directly reports to

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Specialist will manage invoice processing, direct shipments processing, communicating with other departments, and maintain accurate financial records. This role is integral to supporting the company's financial operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews invoices, verifying that they comply with organizational policies and are approved for payment.
• Reconciles amounts owed by comparing invoices to POs or other records.
• Communicating and resolving PO discrepancies with other internal departments.
• Enters invoice amounts into the accounting system.
• Responds to inquiries from vendors and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies.
• Ensure new vendor compliance with MPI policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Previous experience with accounts payable is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to properly set and meet vendor expectations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and oral grammatical skills, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation.
• Technology proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word), Outlook, Teams, Web portals and applications, and enterprise software (Microsoft AX, D365, SAP, or similar).
• Multi-tasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with challenging issues and individuals. Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.