CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
Job Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist, with minimal supervision, is responsible for daily activities related to processing expense reports, check requests and invoices for weekly payments along with document retention and vendor master data for all North American divisions. This position will work closely with business and outside vendors to ensure the highest level of vendor satisfaction while ensuring Sarbanes Oxley controls are followed. Additionally, this role will be responsible for providing assistance in support of the department throughout the month, month end close and audit requests.
Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
1. Timely and accurate entry of new vendor accounts/changes in all ERP systems. (35%)
• Review all incoming vendor documents for accuracy and compliance with company policy.
• Perform verbal confirmation of vendor bank information
2.Timely and accurate posting of all vendor invoices, expense reports and check requests for weekly payments. (40%)
• Review incoming invoices, check requests, and expense reports for proper approvals, documentation, and general ledger coding.
• Verify correct sales tax on invoices and document any discrepancies.
• Invoice processing in various ERP systems including but not limited to Baan, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and QuickBooks for multiple locations.
• Work closely with various departments to resolve invoice posting errors.
3. Provide exemplary customer service by partnering with vendors to resolve invoice issues resulting in a payment processing delay. (15%)
4. Reconciliation and research (10%)
• Reconcile vendor statements and troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Work the revalidation report (invoice exceptions) to seek resolution. Exception examples are missing PO receipts, wrong PO on invoice, incorrect receipt lines matched to invoice.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Exhibits good communication skills – verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.
• Ideal skills include critical thinking, results driven and attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to prioritize tasks.
• Understanding of workflow processes.
• Bi-lingual a plus (Spanish, French)
Work Environment:
• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
• Concentration for prolonged periods of time.
• Collaborative with opportunities to work in teams and interact with colleagues.
• Normal Office environment.
Experience:
• 2 or more years of Accounts Payable experience.
Education:
• Minimum 2 years of college in accounting or business.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $23.00 and $24.00 per hour and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.