Accounts Payable Supervisor

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Primary Purpose:
The primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor is to support AP team with prompt and accurate resolution of supplier and vendor inquiries and resolution of past due/ escalated invoices.
What Youll Do:
Responsible for leading and developing AP team members to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent supplier support via case management, and prompt resolution of escalations and credit holds
Handles accurate reporting of Salesforce statistics for the Vendor Contact Specialist team and ensures timely delivery to SeniorManager
Identifies and communicates discrepancies in invoices and/or related supporting documents to the appropriate department
Responsible for processing credit and debit memos when needed, according to existing policies and procedures
Efficiently use SAP to understand invoice status, review vendor details or access related documents, to enable invoice posting within stated departmental guidelines
Ensures procedures are followed to support organizational and AP requirements
Collaborates with areas of the business – Purchasing, Procurement, Transportation and support key vendors/suppliers to resolve various issues
Develops and trains organization relative to AP processes and expectations
Able to provide a review of supplier terms and handle the approval process for updates in accordance with the terms exception policy
Coaches and mentors direct reports and provides feedback on performance
What Youll Need:
Minimum of 5 years of Accounts Payable with previous leadership experience required
4-year business/finance/accounting degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Experience with MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
Knowledge and experience working with SAP and/or Salesforce a plus
Ability to prioritize/ pivot competing tasks
Strong attention to detail with strong focus on continuous improvement
Ability to accomplish multiple deadlines and multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Cross-functional team collaboration
Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
Highly adaptable, self-motivated with a desire for continuous learning and improvement
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
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