Accounts Payable Coordinator

Full-time - Entry Level

Riverside, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Riverside, CA! The hourly rate for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $20.10 - 27.30 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement by examining existing processes and technologies.
• Work with cross functional teams on the development of solutions in the areas of supplier invoice submission and entry, invoice to receipt reconciliation process and supplier statement agreements.
• Identify, analyze and work with appropriate parties to resolve system or process issues.
• Work together with Procurement Supply Chain, Manufacturing sites, internal Finance teams to resolve invoice issues and to ensure accounts payable processes are being executed in a responsive, timely and accurate way that also supports the overall goals of the department and the company.
• Perform accounts payable activities including: Obtaining appropriate approvals, 3-way matching, parking/posting a daily average of 120 invoices within SAP and Markview entry queues.
• Execute monthly supplier statement reconciliations ensuring all liabilities are recorded and discrepancies are corrected.
• Engage in verbal and written communication with suppliers to resolve upcoming or past due liabilities.
• Monitor and audit parked documents, finalizing posting and agreed terms are being satisfied according to the purchasing contract.
• Collect and publish variations by supplier to drive common processes and learning within the team.
• Compose training materials and direct training sessions for existing and new associates.
• Participate in and execute special projects in areas such as metric reporting, vendor master and supplier questions, audit requests, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Ensure that work is being prioritized and handled appropriately, while simultaneously focusing on continuous improvement initiatives and projects related to supplier invoicing, receipt resolution and compliance of procurement terms.
• Determine the appropriate process or course of action to follow for all types of invoices, including inbound freight, outbound freight, direct materials, finished goods, utilities, services and non P.O. invoices.
• Support and handle requests for over 30 Growing Media plants, 80+ SLS locations, 5 large manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• BS in Business Administration desirable.
• Minimum, Associates Degree (coursework in auditing and intermediate accounting).
• 2-3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in a high volume environment supporting multiple locations.
• 3 way invoice matching - preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Full cycle accounts payable involving purchase orders and inventory receipts.
• General business processes - Accounts Payable, procurement, general ledger and use tax.
• Specific knowledge of full cycle accounts payable involving purchase orders and inventory receipts.
• Knowledge of ERP data processing systems.
• Familiar with terms of payment and disbursement types (ACH, wires, checks etc).
• Superior analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Professional presence with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and good organizational skills suited for dealing with a number of cross-functional areas.
• Desired ability to use SAP R/3.
• Strong PC skills; ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date.
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support.
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value.
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program.
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy.
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family.