Accounts Payable Representative

Leviton; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Leviton in Melville, NY is hiring an Accounts Payable Representative to record amounts due, verify invoices, and issue payments on a timely basis. You will code expenses, prepare vouchers, and assist with management reports.

The role requires strong Excel skills, OCR and Oracle experience, and excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Knowledge/Experience using OCR application is required.
• Knowledge/Experience in Oracle is required.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Experience teaching and providing guidance to other team members.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to change direction quickly.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Resolves problems that arise due to various circumstances
• Tracks down information and data to process payments
• Obtains authorization for payment from the Purchasing Agent or Officer
• Advises departments regarding the proper processing of invoices to expedite payment and maintains good supplier relations
• Processes supplier invoices using OCR software
• Receives and reviews statements from suppliers
• Reviews supplier holds report for invoices on-hold and contacts department/suppliers for resolution
• Creates and issues reports to appropriate individuals
• Provides guidance to lesser experienced accounts payable team members

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Teaching / mentoring

Adaptability

Education

High School graduate

3-4 years in Accounts Payable

Tools

OCR

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Representative enters recording of amounts due, verification of invoices, and calculation of discounts. Responsible for coding expenses, preparing vouchers and issuing checks accurately and on a timely basis. Assists with producing various reports for management including accounts payable register. Provides guidance to other members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Resolves problems that arise due to various circumstances
• Tracks down information and data to process payments
• Obtains authorization for payment from the Purchasing Agent or Officer
• Advises departments regarding the proper processing of invoices to expedite payment and encourages and maintains amicable relationships with suppliers
• Processes supplier invoices using Optical Character Recognition ("OCR") software application
• Receives and reviews statements from suppliers
• Reviews supplier holds report for any invoices on-hold and calls department and/or suppliers for resolution
• Creates and issues reports to appropriate individuals within the organization
• Provides assistance and guidance to lesser experienced members of the Accounts Payable team

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel is required
• Knowledge/Experience using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application is required
• Knowledge/Experience in Oracle is required
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Experience teaching and providing guidance to other team members
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to change direction quickly
• Strong team player

Education & Experience

• High School graduate
• A minimum of 3-4 years experience in Accounts Payable

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensurethe legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year