Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Sr Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices and lead a team. This role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and adherence to financial policies, contributing to the company's legacy of enhancing urban life.

Benefits

401(k) match up to 7%

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Three weeks’ vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave with 100% pay

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or Associate Degree with supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP staff and ensure timely invoice processing.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Drive process improvements and standardization in AP.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate Degree with relevant supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

OneNote

Job description

Join to apply for the Sr Accounts Payable Specialist role at Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Job ID: 81583

We elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people daily. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll find meaningful work that enhances community life and contributes to accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. Join us to help shape the future and continue our legacy since 1874.

Your Main Responsibilities

Primary Function / Position Overview:

Responsible for accurate and timely processing and payment of vendor invoices in accordance with Schindler Schedule of Responsibilities (SOR) and Limits of Authority (LOA). Develop the AP team, monitor performance, and drive process improvements in collaboration with the A/P Manager.

Essential Functions

• Lead AP staff, prioritize tasks to ensure timely invoice processing and minimize backlog.
• Ensure invoices are approved per SOR and LOA, and no unauthorized payments are made.
• Enter wire payments and create SAP payment proposals promptly.
• Collaborate with purchasing and field teams to resolve invoice issues such as discrepancies and missing documents.
• Escalate issues related to past due AP, taxes, invoice matching, duplicate payments, and vendor disputes.
• Build relationships to facilitate dispute resolution and optimize vendor relations.
• Develop team competencies through training and coaching.
• Supervise a team of 6 AP associates.
• Drive standardization, process improvements, and automation in AP.
• Maintain AP procedures and ensure adherence to policies.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements to reduce turnaround times.
• Support ERP and technology upgrades related to vendor management and AP.
• Report weekly on AP performance metrics.
• Lead daily routines and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or an Associate Degree with relevant supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and OneNote.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401(k) match up to 7%.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from day one.
• Three weeks’ vacation, increasing with tenure, plus sick days, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months.
• Parental leave with 100% pay for 6 weeks within the first year.
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing