The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in the purchase-to-payment (P2P) process, receiving/entering invoices, reconciling vendor accounts and responding to inquiries. This role will report to Accounting Manager.

- Ability to learn and retain new concepts.

- Excellent written and oral communication.

- Strong customer service mind-set and team player attitude.

- Maintain high productivity and attention to details.

- Continuous focus on process automation and optimization projects.

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 2-year degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.

- Monitor all accounts to make sure payments are current and up to date for all suppliers.

- Ensure accurate vendor invoice processing and respond to vendor inquiries.

- Resolve discrepancies by cooperating with business partners and vendors.

- Complete monthly closing journal entries and reconciliation.

- Prepare reconciliation of receipts, vendor statements, and other AP reporting.

- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.

- Verify controls are met and we are complaint according with Parker policy.

- Keep track of performance to identify potential opportunities.

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands:

- May require continuous hand and wrist motion.

- Must be able to stand/sit and work eight to ten hours per day.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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