Position Overview
The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is based in the Chicago office and is a part of the Shared Services Center (SSC).
The AP Specialist reports to the SSC Manager and supports the North American accounts payable/receivable
activities. The AP Specialist is customer focused, works quickly with little to no errors in a complex environment
and operates in a timely fashion. The AP Specialist and the SSC team is a vital part of our efforts to keep business
activities current and compliant.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage daily AP inbox by reviewing invoices, routing to proper folders and ensuring the inbox is
maintained and cleared out by the end of every day.
- Accurately record vendor invoices.
- Vendor setup and maintenance.
- Collaborating daily with the Accounting team, Manager of Shared Services, Project Managers, and
Engineers.
- Owning Accounts Payable between NewCold and our suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Monitor and follow-up on open Purchase Orders for project reporting.
- Assist with month-end close.
- Assist in various ad-hoc projects.
- Drive and push performance in the Accounts Payable process to improve both quality and speed.
- Provide direction and guidance in proper AP/AR procedures.
- Ensure activities are completed in a timely manner.