AP Specialist

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Gas Turbine Filtration division strategy is to help customers achieve air quality and plant performance goals by delivering innovative, customized, value driven filtration technology on a global scale. Parker Gas Turbine Filtration is renowned for its expert personnel, state-of-the-art process and world-class products. Parker Gas Turbine Filtration will provide you with the necessary tools to design your career. You are the architect of your future because we believe you make it happen.

Position Summary

Job Description

Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in the purchase-to-payment (P2P) process, receiving/entering invoices, reconciling vendor accounts and responding to inquiries.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely invoice processing to ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with PO terms.

• Assuring invoice compliance with tax/legal rules and accounting standards.

• Reconciling supplier statements and accounts.

• Monitoring process performance related KPI's and metrics to identify potential opportunities for improvement.

• Closing monthly accounting periods to ensure that all information is entered into the company's accounting ledger accurately and making corrections as needed.

• Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and intercompany business units.

• Contacting internal partners from different countries to obtain required information/approvals.

• Resolving discrepancies by cooperating with business partners and vendors.

• Preparing various reports and AP account reconciliations.

Qualifications

Job Specifications

Education

High School Diploma required. Post secondary degree in Finance or Accounting (2 or 4 year degree) preferred.

Experience

Minimum three (3) years experience in a similar role, with basic understanding of accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

Skills

• Strong customer service mind-set and team player attitude.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiating skills.

• Attention to details with good organizational skills.

• Good knowledge of English.

• Proactiveness and continuous focus on process automation and optimization projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.