Accounts Payable Specialist

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company's business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the processing of invoices/accounts payable for multiple Werfen companies. This individual will also resolve vendor issues by working with procurement team, receiving personnel and vendor contacts.

Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes payment for invoices related to receipt of goods and services
• Facilitates the resolution of problem invoices with vendors and/or Werfen procurement team these problems may include issues with purchase orders, receiving and pricing discrepancies
• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Manage weekly payment runs either by check or Electronic Funds Transfer
• Responsible for monitoring of un-invoiced receipts and determining appropriate action.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintains excel spreadsheets providing data on problem invoicing issues
• Reconcile various accounts to the general ledger
• Assist in training new employees
• Other duties as required

Budget managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

• To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
• External vendors
• Supplier Management & Procurement team
• Materials Management team
• Senior Cost accountant
• Various cross functional teams within the organization
• Financial Planning & Analysis team

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Education:
  • Associates' degree Accounting or a related field highly desirable
• Experience:
  • Minimum three years of experience working in Accounts Payable required
• Additional Skills/Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Word
  • Language: Fluency in English required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com