Coordinator, Accounts Payable

Oatey Fr; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Profit sharing

401(k) match up to 5%

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

Health Savings Account

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage invoicing, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation. The role supports accurate accounting records, timely payments, and strong vendor communication.

You will handle invoice entry, payment runs, and expense reimbursements while collaborating with Purchasing and Payroll. Hybrid work options are available with comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting practices and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• 1+ years of full cycle AP in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with AP workflow systems (Open Text/VIM preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payment requests using the ERP system and AP email.
• Post invoices to GL accounts and cost centers with proper coding.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute payment runs; confirm approvals and files.
• Support vendor inquiries and audit trail documentation.
• Assist with month-end close and internal controls.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

MS Word

Full cycle AP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Open Text/VIM

Job description

20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for compiling amounts owed by the company to vendors, suppliers, or other organizations/individuals. Maintains all payment or other transaction records. Responsible for all activities in the accounts payable function, including invoice entry to general journal entries. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. Review applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests through various methods using the designated invoice or ERP system. Typically, items are emailed to AP invoice emails, AP@oatey or directly if that is the case.
• Scan invoices to AP Invoice workflow system and route invoices in the system to the appropriate approver(s). Post invoices into accounting system on a daily and timely basis while ensuring invoices are coded to the correct GL accounts and cost centers.
• Research and troubleshoot invoices that were unable to transfer and post to the accounting system.
• Prepare and performs payment run, reviews for accuracy, obtains approval and sends payment files. This will include standard payment group and special runs such as commission or rebate groups.
• Reconcile vendor statements. Communicate with vendors to resolve account discrepancies and responds to vendor inquiries.
• Complete and process credit applications from vendors before routing to supervisor and provide Tax Exempt Forms as needed.
• Works closely with Purchasing to update changes in pricing and terms and respond to related questions.
• Responsible for validating all vendor requested bank changes by contacting the vendor directly and noting the workflow records for audit controls.
• Compiles from Concur the employee expense reimbursements, books the expenses via journal entry and creates files used by Payroll. This is done both weekly and bi-weekly depending on the Oatey company being processed.
• Processes the company credit card statements to record the expense submitted through Concur and via spreadsheet, this includes reviewing the coding to ensure it is correct to the best of our ability and monitor to ensure it balances monthly.
• Maintains a group of vendors that take credit card payment outside of our normal process, this includes certain utilities. Downloading of invoices to load in AP Invoice workflow, once invoice is paid, entering the card info for payment on vendor website.
• Complete assigned account reconciliations as directed.
• Provide supporting documentation for the annual audit, Ad-hoc projects and other tasks as assigned by supervisor and as needed by the department/company.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting practices and procedures.
• Computer skills: demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, Word.
• One plus (1+) years full cycle AP in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency of data entry.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Experience with an AP Workflow system, Open Text/VIM preferred.

Education and Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.

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Compensation Range for the Position:

$19.89 - $24.86 - $29.83 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

5.00%

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.