Senior AP Specialist

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist for our headquarters in Clinton, TN. facility. This position will be on 1st shift with a pay rate of $25.50 and up depending on experience.

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Accounting & Finance

Job Status: Full-time

Division: Group HQ

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Positions Supervised: None

SUMMARY: The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist supports the Accounts Payable function in timely, accurate and communication to internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Processing Incoming Invoices and Receivers

• Open incoming email and move invoices to incoming box.
• Open incoming regular mail and distribute.
• Match receivers with invoices and enter into ERP system.
• Scan invoices and packing slips.
• Pulling Utility bills
• Enter recurring payments into Accounts Payable ERP system – rent, leases, insurance, etc.

Payments

• Collaborate with other AP team members in forming weekly payment proposal.
• Verification of payment backup in Payment Proposal
• Printing and mailing checks
• Interface with GL team to ensure all payments have cleared the bank.

Communication with Internal and External Customers

• Verify, reconcile and resolve receiver/invoice discrepancies.
• Trouble shooting Vendor account statements with Vendors.
• Verifying vendor payment information and W9 maintenance
• Support end of month process in Finance department

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business with emphasis in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable processing 50-100 invoices per day, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and Excel function.
• Honesty and Integrity:
• Demonstrate and create trust within the company and in our value chain, measured by our actions and behaviors.
• Communicate openly, professionally, and transparently at all levels of the organization.
• Relationships Matter:
• Encourage, support and participate in collaborative relationships.
• Treat colleagues and industry partners with humility and respect.