Accounts Payable Specialist

JOB PURPOSE: (Position may move from temporary to full time)

Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices. Maintain a large number of vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. Perform data entry associated with accounts payable. Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies. Address and respond to vendor inquiries. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

High School Graduate with some college level accounting courses at a minimum.  Extensive experience in accounts payable will also be considered. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• 2 to 3 years of experience in financial accounting environment with emphasis in accounts payable. 
• Extensive working knowledge and experience with computer application systems and reporting systems to acquire and analyze financial information accurately

 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

The skilled accounts payable specialist is responsible for processing and reconciling all daily accounts payable transactions.  The specialist will be responsible for the full-cycle that includes posting vendor invoices, processing payments in a timely manner, assuring that support and backup corresponds to checks (wire transfers) produced and communicate in a professional manner with business partners and affiliates regarding any relative discrepancy

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Payable specialist in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of working independently and meeting deadlines while interacting and guiding others.
• Must possess a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiencies. Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Possess sound acumen in Accounts Payable best practices and principles.
• Perform balance sheet Goods Receipt-Invoice Receipt (3-way match) and vendor statement reconciliations, vendor inquiries, resolve price discrepancies, contacting vendors for proof-of-delivery (POD’s), etc.
• Collect, scan and post vendor invoices for both purchase orders and non-GR vendor billings. Ensure that all weekly payments have proper and adequate support and backup; saved on network drive.
• Support weekly payment review and processing. Mail checks to vendors, clients and/or employees.
• Takes advantage of offered discounts and payment reduction opportunities where and when appropriate.
• Provide support for internal and external Auditors as needed.
• Assist the Plant Controller as required.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of SAP, or equivalent, is required

• Excel, Power Point, MS Word Skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.   

About Lightera 
Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.  

Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.   

Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.