Accounts Payable Specialist

Sefar Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefar Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage and process payments to vendors efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of accounts payable and general ledger experience, strong skills in Excel and communication, and a positive, detail-oriented attitude. This role is critical for maintaining financial relationships and supporting our operational goals in the textile manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years computerized Accounts Payable and General Ledger experience.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude.
• Experience with foreign currency conversion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process all foreign and domestic vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Handle vendor payment inquiries and reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Assist in the monthly accounting close and year-end audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows

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General Scope of Position:

At Sefar, we rely on our ERP to drive our business forward. As our accounts payable specialist, you’ll be playing a critical role in managing, processing, and tracking payments to vendors and suppliers in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Job Description

General Scope of Position:

At Sefar, we rely on our ERP to drive our business forward. As our accounts payable specialist, you’ll be playing a critical role in managing, processing, and tracking payments to vendors and suppliers in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years computerized Accounts Payable and General Ledger experience. Must be a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude. Accuracy, excellent computer and communications skills are a must. Excel, Word, and Windows experience required. Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus. Manufacturing AP experience is a plus. Experience with foreign currency conversion and exchange rates is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

Sefar employees are responsible for the quality of their work through understanding and fulfilling our customers’ requirements.

• Process all foreign vendor invoices (non-Sefar) for payment according to pre-determined term
• Process all Sefar A.G. invoices for payment
• Process all domestic invoices on a timely basis to avoid all lost discounts
• Process all foreign and domestic broker bills
• Issue all company ACH and checks in payment of invoices
• Handle vendor payment inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, monthly (Swiss & Non-Swiss)
• Process all void and manual checks & ACH payments
• Reconcile Accounts Payable account with A/P Aging Report for according to month-end schedule
• Reconcile and process all travel and entertainment reports according to Sefar’s T&E policy; A/R refunds; flexible health/dependent care checks
• Track open credit memos with vendors
• Clear A/P checks in LN according to Bank Statement
• Assist in the monthly accounting close
• Assist in the year-end audit
• Prepare annual 1099’s
• Enter PO receipt and complete ship step for products direct shipped to customer or vendors
• Assist in annual Budget process by entering information into LN
• File and pay annual Statements of Information for each state
• Special projects as assigned by the Division Controller
  
  

Company Description

About Sefar North America,

We are part of Sefar AG who is headquartered in Switzerland with subsidiaries and fabrications centers in 25 countries on 4 continents provide local technical service for the broad range of solutions offered by Sefar. In 2022 the Sefar Group achieved sales over $350+ Million and employed some 2900+ employees worldwide. Sefar AG has been in business since 1830, Sefar Inc has been operating in the North America since 1925. We are the leading global technical fabric manufacturer and as such are the have established a vertical integration. We control our process from polymer to finished products, giving us unique selling advantages in the marketplace.

About Sefar North America, We are part of Sefar AG who is headquartered in Switzerland with subsidiaries and fabrications centers in 25 countries on 4 continents provide local technical service for the broad range of solutions offered by Sefar. In 2022 the Sefar Group achieved sales over $350+ Million and employed some 2900+ employees worldwide. Sefar AG has been in business since 1830, Sefar Inc has been operating in the North America since 1925. We are the leading global technical fabric manufacturer and as such are the have established a vertical integration. We control our process from polymer to finished products, giving us unique selling advantages in the marketplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing

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