Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Sr Accounting Manager of Shared Services, the Accounts Payable (A/P) Associate performs daily A/P postings related to 100 plus retail stores, mass merchant wholesale channels, and retail direct to consumer e-commerce business across multiple product lines in accordance with company policies and procedures. Duties also include processing intercompany products and parts invoices to the parent company and within the Johson Health Tech Retail (JHTR) organizational structure, incoming/outgoing freight postings, and all required communications throughout the process. This is a non-supervisory position.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate JHT Invoice Process:

· Download, print and track all invoice information from the CS-WEB (communicate with factory as needed)

· Forward shipping documents to Expeditors

· Post Virtual Good Receipts for warehouse shipments of finished goods

· Upon receipt, verify invoice details and post to SAP

· Maintain, track and file invoice folders

Freight invoices and payments:

· Work directly with freight carriers to obtain spreadsheets with invoice information

· Obtain appropriate approvals for freight charges

· Prepare and enter SCAT files with correct coding and dating to SAP

· Prepare Wire Transfers for incoming Freight carriers

· Process Expeditor invoices and prepare weekly ACH info

Third Party Suppliers:

· Process all third-party supplier invoices

· Track and record prepayments

General Accounts Payable:

· Download, print and track all invoice information from various sources

· Upon receipt, verify invoice details, obtain approval and post to SAP

· Coordinate with other AP staff to meet all business unit’s vendor payment schedules and work with various payment vehicles

· Reconcile accounts and vendor statements by identifying errors in postings or omissions, and corrects discrepancies

· Answer vendor’s and internal staff inquiries on invoices & payments

Miscellaneous Job Functions:

· Establish and work to accomplish all personal and departmental KPIs.

· Assist others in the department when work load allows.

· Knowledge of foreign currency exchange rates 

· Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

· Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area preferred

Experience:

· 2 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting or related field

· Experience working with AP Automation software, such as Tipalti or similar system is preferred

· Experience with SAP is preferred

Other Requirements:

· Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

· Strong data entry skills

· Experience with Excel based invoice templates for mass uploading

· Intermediate to Advanced Excel abilities

· Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment

· Adherence to all work process deadlines

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs