Accounts Payable Processor

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Resins is seeking an AP Processor to manage vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment runs. You will ensure timely payments, verify approvals under DOA, and maintain strong internal controls.

The role requires 2+ years in Accounts Payable, proficiency with SAP, and ability to learn internal policies and procedures. Base pay reflects an hourly wage with location-based adjustments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Accounts Payable
• Familiar with AP processing and controls
• Proficient in SAP Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense reports
• Run weekly payment processing following DOA
• Coordinate with departments for approvals and entry into SAP
• Support 1099 preparation and light reconciliations

Skills

Accounts Payable processes

Internal controls

Learning ability

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

MVP

Job description

Job Description

The Accounts Payable (AP) Processor is responsible for processing vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment runs to ensure accurate and timely payments. The AP Processor is a key contributor to the integrity of the accounts payable function ensuring compliance with Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. – Specialty Resins Division (the Company) policies and procedures with a high focus on internal controls.

• Oversees the AP invoices from time received until paid and filed. This includes adding stamps for approvals and coding, stamps regarding when paid, and electronically filing after it has been paid.
• Distributes electronic vendor invoices to department heads for approval and upon receipt of approved invoices, coordinates with purchase orders to confirm approvals per Delegation of Authority (DOA) and enters invoices into the maintenance system and the main ERP system (SAP) for payment.
• Verifies necessary paperwork for new vendors to ensure compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures and performs first verification of ACH payments and acts as backup for vendor screening.
• Processes weekly payment run to ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority on all invoices to be paid as well as validation that correct vendors and correct amounts are being paid.
• Develops, maintains effective working relationships and resolves invoice issues with vendors and procurement.
• Posts credit card journals, processes expense reports and reconciles employee reimbursements.
• Provides support as needed for 1099 preparation and some light accounting tasks and reconciliations.
• Responsible for conducting activities in adherence to the Company’s Safety, Internal Control, and Quality Management Systems and in compliance with all MCG corporate policies, procedures and training requirements.
• ALL MCA-SPR EMPLOYEES are responsible for conducting their activities in compliance with all MCA and site-specific Safety, Internal Control and Integrated Management System policies, procedures and training requirements.

Company:

Specialty Resins

Knowledge/Experience/Skills: (Required to be successful in this role)

• An associate’s degree in accounting or related field is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years in Accounts Payable and knowledge and understanding of Accounts Payable processes is required.
• Proficiency with SAP Accounts Payable processing is required.
• Proficiency with MVP is desired.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply the Company’s internal controls, systems, and the Accounts Payable policies and procedures is required.
• Working knowledge of various software platforms, including, but not limited to Micro Soft Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.

The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $32.50/HOUR. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.