Accounts Payable Specialist (Finance)
At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience life's beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges - including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com .
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing expense reports, check requests, and vendor invoices for weekly payments with minimal supervision. This role ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and maintains high levels of vendor satisfaction. The position also supports month-end close activities and audit requests.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice & Payment Processing (75%)
- Accurately post vendor invoices, expense reports, and check requests.
- Review submissions for proper approvals, documentation, and general ledger coding.
- Verify sales tax accuracy and document discrepancies.
- Process invoices across multiple ERP systems (e.g., Baan, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks).
- Collaborate with departments to resolve posting errors.
Vendor Relations & Customer Service (15%)
- Partner with vendors to resolve invoice issues and prevent payment delays.
- Provide exceptional customer service and maintain positive vendor relationships.
Reconciliation & Research (10%)
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Resolve invoice exceptions such as missing PO receipts, incorrect PO numbers, or mismatched receipt lines.
Qualifications
- 2 years of Accounts Payable experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing workflows.
- Understanding of workflow processes.
- High School or GED
- AA degree in accounting or business preferred but not required
Work Environment
- Onsite work environment. 5 days a week.
- Standard office setting.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for cross-functional interaction
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $19.17 and $23.71. 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.
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 .
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