Accounts Payable Specialist 1

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will assist in all aspects of accounts payable including weekly payments to vendors, reimbursements, and invoice matching.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of AP experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience with Oracle is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payments to vendors.
• Reconcile open balances with suppliers.
• Code vendor invoices for PO and GL distribution.
• Route invoices for approval per delegation of authority.
• Process expense reports and non-PO payments.
• Assist in processing weekly ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Perform 2, 3, and 4-way invoice matches.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Team orientation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Oracle

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of Accounts Payable including weekly payments to vendors, associate expense reimbursements, and matching of invoices.

Essential Functions

• Assist in processing a large quantity of timely payments to vendors on a weekly basis
• Reconcile open balances with suppliers by researching payment remittance information
• Properly utilize Chart of Accounts as related to Accounts Payable invoice allocation
• Ability to work closely with other departments (ex. Purchasing, Receiving) to resolve questions/problems
• Perform 2, 3, and 4-way invoice matches
• Code vendor invoices for Purchase Order (PO) and General Ledger account distribution following proper tax guidelines
• Route invoices for approval using appropriate delegation of authority as defined by the organization
• Investigate issues presented in the invoice on hold report
• Process associate/candidate expense reports and other non-PO payment requests
• Assist in processing weekly ACH, wire, and check payments

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and Word
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to accurately process payables transactions effectively within a required timeframe, while maintaining accuracy
• Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented, and a multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize and work proactively/effectively in a fast paced, challenging environment with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Oracle applications
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business or another relevant field

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits.