AP Specialist

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

As the AP Specialist, you will efficiently and accurately process high-volume accounts payable activity across multiple companies. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will maintain positive vendor relationships while ensuring adherence to company standards. You will also assist with various accounting, audit, and financial tasks related to AP.

You Will:

• Analyze and process a high volume of invoices observing company policies and procedures.

• Manage workflows to ensure processing and approvals of invoices and check requests.

• Investigate workflow delays and communicate corrective action to users

• Review and reconcile open receivers to determine appropriate action

• Research various issues relating to invoice vs purchase order variances

• Process invoices in multiple currencies.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Address debit balances on vendor accounts and take corrective action.

• Identify and escalate issues timely; maintain critical vendor accounts.

• Assess the taxability of vendor invoices for sales and tax use.

• Support weekly payment runs, including wire transfers, checks, and ACH.

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Follow established Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and control processes to ensure accuracy of Accounts Payable.

You Have:

• Associate's in Accounting, Business or Finance or equivalent work experience required.

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Familiar with standard accounting concepts.

• Customer service-focused and results oriented .

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Communicate effectively with vendors, coworkers and management.

• Flexibility in scheduling due to business requirements (i.e. month-end close and payment runs).

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.