Talascend is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Plano, Texas.
Overview
The role involves managing accounts payable functions, reconciling disparities, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial data. This position requires close coordination with warehouse operations and other departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Log in to client portal daily to review invoices and anticipated deductions
- Obtain backup information for discrepancies such as shortages, RTV, pricing, trade discounts, and freight on the client portal
- Ensure line items on the client account are properly coded for clearing and matching of chargebacks and credits in SAP
- Reconcile and resolve credit balances to avoid past due
- Provide customer with an accounts receivable status to resolve outstanding discrepancies and ensure issues are addressed within the required timeframe
- Work closely with warehouse (LPS) for claims and POD discrepancies to resolve outstanding chargebacks and past due invoices
- Handle special projects assigned by management and provide weekly updates
- Interact with various departments to ensure proper workflow and escalate appropriately
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or information systems
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a related field, including accounting or finance
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Diplomacy and effective communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), including V-lookup and Pivot tables
- Experience with AI tools preferred
- Attitude toward work and timeliness in completing daily tasks
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI tool implementation and usage
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.