Accounts Payable Specialist

WEG Electric Corp. • Duluth, GA • 1d ago

Department: Finance

Location: Duluth, GA

About The Role

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for accurately processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payment of invoices in accordance with company policies within a Shared Services Center environment. As part of a small team, this role collaborates closely with teammates to manage the shared AP email inbox, ensuring equitable workload distribution and prompt response to all inquiries. The specialist utilizes the WEG Business Services (WBS) platform for ticketing and workflow management, ensuring efficient handling of invoice-related inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor and share responsibility with other AP team members for a shared AP email inbox coverage, workload balancing and issue escalation by processing incoming invoices, statements, and inquiries

Process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and payment terms

Access vendor websites and download invoices for payment processing, where applicable

Ensure the timely payment of all equipment and auto lease agreements

Ensure receipt of all equipment and auto lease invoices

Monitor and manage AP-related requests through WEG Business Service (WBS) to ensure that tickets are resolved as soon as practicable

Work with internal business units and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, receipts, and invoice matching

Perform vendor statement reconciliations to ensure account accuracy

Validate invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and authorization before entry into the ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Review weekly payment runs (Manual, Checks, ACH, and Wire Transfers) to ensure timely disbursements

Maintain vendor master data as required, in compliance with internal controls

Identify and escalate potential risks, control issues, or process inefficiencies

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the AP function and WBS

Support audits and provide requested documentation to internal/external auditors

Support month-end closing activities including accruals, reporting, and reconciliations

Experience

2-4 years of AP experience in a centralized/shared services environment

Experience with ServiceNow workflow platform

Experience with SAP

Effective written and verbal communication to convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Process consistency

Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team environment

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Ability to multi-task, use independent judgment and sound decision-making skills

Knowledge/ training (preferred):

Good understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and internal controls

Familiar with full-cycle Accounts Payable process

Proficient with MS Excel and other MS Office applications

An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required

Education

Associate-s or Bachelor-s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

High school diploma or GED

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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