Accounts Payable Specialist

Aurubis AG; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Retirement Savings

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Income Protection

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aurubis AG is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage processing and maintenance of accounts payable records, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with standards. This role supports month-end close, vendor inquiries, and audit readiness.

You will work with the finance team to process invoices, perform reconciliations, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, SAP and MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, including matching, coding, and approvals.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounts payable records with filing and documentation.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due invoices.
• Reconcile accounts payable statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal departments regarding accounts payable matters.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounts payable processes.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork and independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!

As an Accounts PayableSpecialist, you willbe responsible forprocessing andmaintainingthe accounts payable records of our company, ensuring that all invoices are accurately processed, paid on time, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Your Tasks

• Process accounts payable invoices, including matching, coding, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Maintainaccurateand completeaccountspayable records, including filing and documentation.
• Monitor accountspayableaging reports and follow up on any past-due invoices.
• Reconcileaccountspayable statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assistwith month-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide support for internal and external audits as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors,internal departments, and managementregardingaccounts payable matters.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline and improve the accounts payable process.
• Assistwith other accounting tasks as assigned.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s orBachelor’s degree in Accountingor related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field.
• Knowledgeofaccountspayable processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure that invoices are processed accurately and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize tasks to manage a high volume of invoices and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors, internal departments, and managementregardingaccounts payable matters.
• Must be able to manage their time effectively to ensure that invoices are processedin a timely manner.
• Willing to work with other members of the finance team or other departments to resolve issues and ensureaccurateprocessing of invoices.
• Must be able to adapt to changing requirements, processes, and technologies in the field of accounting and finance.
• Mustmaintaina high levelof professionalism when interacting with vendors and other stakeholders to build andmaintainpositive business relationships.
• Must be willing and physically able toobserveand walk in a smelter environment.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
• Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
• Prolongedperiodssitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility asrequiredto conduct audits and make observations.
• Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
• Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.

We Offer

• Competitive Retirement Savings– 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage– Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.
• Income Protection– Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Generous Paid Time Off– Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.

Interested?

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Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.