Billing Specialist

Univar; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can kickstart your career as a Reconciliation Specialist. In this hybrid role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of invoices and maintaining vendor relationships. Your analytical and communication skills will be key as you navigate a dynamic work environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This innovative firm is dedicated to making a positive impact in essential industries, offering you the chance to grow and develop your career while contributing to meaningful projects. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equivalent experience in accounting or finance.
• 2-5 years in AP, AR, Finance, Billing, or Reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process invoices for payment.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain relationships.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve purchase order errors.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

5 years equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Job description

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Primary Purpose:

The main responsibilities of the Reconciliation Specialist are verifying the validity and accuracy, and processing invoices to submit for payment. You will also be responsible for administrating several vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and attending calls to keep accounts up to date. The ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment is a must. You must possess good analytical and communication skills, proven decision-making qualities, work independently and as a member of a team.

What You'll Do:

1. All items in VIM ChemCare buyer queues below 25 days aged.
2. Reconcile daily 100% of available invoices as identified by VIM clean-up report.
3. Reconcile Bills of Lading and Manifests to provide accurate customer reporting for DOT regulations.
4. Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
5. Establishes and maintains a relationship with vendor partners by attending and leading monthly meetings.
6. Assist members of the billing team with research and resolution of aging invoices to meet assigned 90 day and 120-day targets, including requesting outstanding invoices.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fix errors with purchase orders.
8. Own and handle vendor invoice errors.
9. Raise unresolved issues to Senior/ Team Lead/ Supervisor.
10. Additional projects as assigned by Supervisor.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 5 years equivalent work experience in assigned functional area (accounting, finance, business or related field).
• 2-5 years of experience in AP, AR, Finance, Billing, Reconciliation, Financial Operations, or Financial Auditing.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills including advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, charts, graphs).
• Understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles.
• Experience with high-volume transaction processing.
• Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday or similar).
• Excellent team player and customer service driven individual.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal skills including written communications.
• Ability to drive execution through direct and indirect interaction and communication across different teams.
• Problem Solving/Troubleshooting experience.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid role in Dublin, OH.

It takes people like you and a global network of more than 10,000 employees to build a company where the best people want to work.

As a valued Univar Solutions employee, you understand that we are more than a distribution company. From delivering vital ingredients for food and nutrition to helping keep drinking water safe, our company is dedicated to improving quality of life with our customers, suppliers, and partners as we serve the world’s most essential industries.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.