Position Summary
Account Payable Specialist will be responsible for the activities of account reconciliation, communication to internal and external customers, drive timely review and follow up for supplier accounts, balance sheet reconciliation accounts, supplier maintenance and W9 records and other analytic reports within Accounts Payable department. Drive strong financial control over the Accounts Payable records.
Position Scope
Located in Colombia SSC, with a global responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and posting of incoming invoices with 2 & 3 way matching and related vendor master data creation with collection of W9 forms and maintenance both manual & automated invoice processing
Maintain banking information from vendors, doing various fraud checks and confirmations of remittance information
Preparation and review of payment proposals for Vantage subsidiaries.
Clarifying and reconcile differences on the postings.
Preparation of month-end journal entries: accruals, prepayments by ensuring entries are recorded in accordance with company policies and all deadlines are accomplished.
Coordinate with other departments to obtain information about transactions and research unreconciled items.
Preparation of External and Internal Audit requests.
Create and analyze various reports under area of responsibility including regular reporting
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Identify the improvement opportunities and support their implementation
Assist ongoing projects for the implementation of technology solutions
Assist requests from partner Finance departments
Issue tax exemption forms, resale certificates and 1099’s
Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.
Education & Experience
Education:
University degree or equivalent experience, preferable in accounting or business.
Experience:
3 to 5 years of relevant experience, Accounts Payable is a plus
Direct functional experience (Accounts Payable)
Knowledge, Skills, & Talents
Strong Finance Acumen
Solid experience with Epicor, Microsoft Nav, BPCS, MP2, Dynamics 365 & Ivalua ERP systems (some of them desirable)
Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a business environment is a must.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, strong problem solving and analytical skills
Solid interpersonal skills, navigate easily within complex organizations, connect with a variety of functions, audiences, management styles, or cultures
Highly results driven and self-motivated team player with compassion, integrity, trust and perseverance
Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Able to work in a team atmosphere along with the confidence and ability to make individual decisions
Ability to multitask
Working Conditions
Hybrid model
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.
About Vantage
Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.
We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.
Skills Required
- University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in accounting or business
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Direct functional experience in Accounts Payable
- Business-level English communication skills
- Experience with one or more of Epicor, Microsoft Nav, BPCS, MP2, Dynamics 365, and Ivalua ERP systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong finance acumen
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and make independent decisions
- Ability to multitask
- Experience in a shared service environment or similar
What We Do
Vantage is a leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Using our vertical raw material position, technical expertise and flexible process capabilities, we add value by derivatizing fatty acids through alkoxylation and esterification to make products that improve our customers’ applications. That, coupled with our deep understanding of the markets we serve, enable Vantage to competitively and proactively meet customer requirements. We are a preferred supplier to our customers by maximizing our industry and technical know-how, our services, and our specialty solutions and chemical blends.
