Accounts Payable Accountant

JOB SPECIFICATION

Accounts Payable Accountant

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP; www.steelpartners.com) is a publicly traded diversified global holding company that has significant interests in leading companies in various industries including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, banking, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.

As long-term investors, Steel Partners has focused on enhancing value through the implementation of operational excellence, corporate strategic restructuring programs and other components of the Steel Partners culture - what we call “The Steel Way.” Together, Steel Partners businesses generate $3.4 billion in revenue and employ more than 13,000 people in 18 countries.

To find out more about the company, please visit www.SteelPartners.com.

HandyTube Corporation is a seamless specialty tubing manufacturer based in Camden, Delaware. As a premium manufacturer, HandyTube provides customer-specific solutions for the flow of gas, steam, and liquids in the most harsh and demanding environments. The Company’s process allows it to produce made-to-order, seamless, stainless steel and specialty alloy tubing ranging from one inch in diameter to finer than a human hair, and in continuous lengths that can exceed a mile. Dedicated to high-quality service and products. HandyTube’s highly experienced engineers provide expertise on new product development through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing and work successfully with customers globally to take products and projects from initial concept to full scale implementation.

Customers rely on the Company’s team of engineers to refine ideas, explore options, create new solutions, analyze values, and deliver on commitments.

To find out more about HandyTube, please visit www.handytube.com

Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Accountant will oversee the accounts payable function for HandyTube LLC. This position will include providing financial and administrative support by ensuring accounts payable transactions are processed timely, and in accordance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HandyTube policy & procedures and management reporting requirements.  The Accounts Payable Accountant will maintain accurate and thorough files and documentation, assist with audit support as requested, provide any ad-hoc analysis for management reports as required, and perform necessary functions during the month-end close. 

The accounts payable accountant will work closely with the shipping, purchasing, and receiving departments.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all HandyTube employees.
• Monitor and maintain all incoming invoicing (electronic and hard copy)
• Process purchase order vendor invoices using the 3-way match.
• Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to vouchering and payment
• Interface with shipping/receiving and purchasing team to ensure correct receipt into the ERP
• Maintain customer consignment relationships
• Ensure weekly cash disbursements are aligned with cash forecast.
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks, and distribute checks accordingly.
• Continuously review all accounts payable and cash disbursement processes, looking for efficiencies and implementation of updated processes and procedures.
• Maintain 1099 forms.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Month end accruals for Accounts Payable.
• Backup to the A/R accountant in support of customer payment receipts and ERP transactions

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent years of progressive work experience, required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Candidates should possess 4+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience operating daily in QAD or a similar ERP system.
• Basic understanding of general ledger accounting, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Candidate must have solid analytical capabilities to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Products, Quickbooks,
• Good interpersonal skills, communicating across functions and departments
• Highly motivated and detailed oriented.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent years of progressive work experience, required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Candidates should possess 4+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience operating daily in QAD or a similar ERP system.
• Basic understanding of general ledger accounting, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Candidate must have solid analytical capabilities to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Products, Quickbooks,
• Good interpersonal skills, communicating across functions and departments
• Highly motivated and detailed oriented.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills