.We are a global player in the automotive supply industry with over 15,000 employees in 20 countries. We specialize in the development, manufacture and sales of technical products of the highest quality, specifically in the areas of chassis, body, powertrain, and industry. As a lightweight design specialist, we are one of the world's leading manufacturers with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology development.Accounts Payable SpecialistThe Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for transacting all vendor and supplier payments via online electronic banking and manually generated systems and processes in a timely, accurate and effective manner. The role requires extensive interaction with external vendors, service providers, and purchasing and operational departments throughout the company.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCodes, verifies, and electronically enters accounts payable data into the system.Follows guidelines for invoice coding to GL expense accounts.Reviews checks and vouchers to verify correct payment before signature by Controllers.Reconciles subsidiary vendors' ledger with account payable total and with GL.Compiles and prepares reports and records required by management or governmental agencies.Processes the payment of invoices timely, utilizing early payment discounts.Properly matches purchasing and receiving documents.Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal POs or check requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary.Correctly distributes the GL expense accounts.Analyzes major accounts and prepares monthly reconciliation of subsidiary accounts to GL.Utilizes company record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to billing, processing payments, and other accounts payable activities.Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies and suggests appropriate corrective actions.Follows up on account statements discrepancies and works with others to resolve issues.Ensures strict confidentiality of all financial records.Suggests methods to improve area operations, processes, efficiency and service both internally and to external parties.Performs other duties as requested or required by management.QualificationsAssociates degree in Accounting or Finance, or 3+ years equivalent accounting experience.Must have at least 3+ years of experience in the accounts payable function, preferably in a manufacturing company.Strong computer literacy including MS Office, Excel skills.Must have ERP AP module user experience, preferably SAP.Can-do positive attitude, strong analytical and investigative skills.High attention to detail and accuracy.Focused and driven to not only analyze problems, but collaborate to identify and deliver solutions.Ability to work in detail, but also see the big picture