Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Werfenlife SA.; Town of Bedford (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves processing invoices, resolving vendor issues, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounts Payable, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Excel. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a company dedicated to innovation and quality in healthcare solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Accounts Payable required.
• Associates’ degree in Accounting or related field highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process payment for invoices related to goods and services.
• Resolve vendor issues and discrepancies with procurement team.
• Maintain spreadsheets for problem invoicing issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Excel

SAP

Education

Associates’ degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Overview

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the processing of invoices/accounts payable for multiple Werfen companies. This individual will also resolve vendor issues by working with procurement team, receiving personnel and vendor contacts. May Provide training and assist in oversight of Accounts Payable Specialists.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes payment for invoices related to receipt of goods and services
• Facilitates the resolution of problem invoices with vendors and/or Werfen procurement team these problems may include issues with purchase orders, receiving and pricing discrepancies
• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Manage weekly payment runs either by check or Electronic Funds Transfer
• Responsible for monitoring of un-invoiced receipts and determining appropriate action.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintains excel spreadsheets providing data on problem invoicing issues
• Reconcile various accounts to the general ledger
• Assist in training new employees
• Other duties as required

Budget managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Supplier Management & Procurement team
• Materials Management team
• Senior Cost accountant
• Various cross functional teams within the organization
• Financial Planning & Analysis team

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Education:
  • Associates’ degree Accounting or a related field highly desirable
• Experience:
  • Minimum five years of experience working in Accounts Payable required
• Additional Skills/Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Word
  • Language: Fluency in English required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com