Principal Associate, Accounts Payable

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

A/P Lead will work under the A/P Supervisor to support the department with the timely resolution of comprehensive accounts payable issues. Duties include overseeing and supporting the daily functions of the A/P team. This is a "hands-on" role including acting as a key contributor to the month-end close process and ensuring all journal entries are completed. You will also have an active role in the documentation and implementation of "best practice" solutions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Help oversee the accounts payable functions, including corporate, domestic, and foreign agent payables.
• Assist in processing and posting invoices, including reviewing and approving invoices for accuracy, ensuring proper GL coding, and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls to prevent fraud and maintain data integrity.
• Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving complex A/P related issues, ensuring compliance with vendor-payment terms.
• Works with external departments, vendors, and foreign partners to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Close monitoring of the A/P Aging, ensuring aged payables are resolved and proper review and reconciliation processes are in place.
• Prepare and analyze reports related to invoice processing and aging.
• Monitor service levels, track metrics, generate reports on team performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system upgrades, testing and process automation projects.
• Act as an escalation point for complex issues from vendors and internal departments.
• Resolve payment discrepancies, invoice disputes and vendor account issues.
• Monitors the AP mailbox to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of issues.
• Assist Accounts Payable Specialists on a daily basis with responsibilities to ensure adequate coverage and support for our internal and external customers.
• Processing A/P payments including checks, ACH, direct debit or wire requests.
• Assist with the bank reconciliation each month.
• Prepare annual tax forms including 1099's.
• Convert supplier payments from checks to ACH.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• AP Lead/Supervisor experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, ten key and typing
• Competent with Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables, V-lookups, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and experience with 3-way PO matching
• Capable of taking initiative to drive process change and improvements
• Ability to acknowledge, react and resolve urgent matters in a prompt matter
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment, while exceling in organizational and time management, responsiveness, multi-tasking, accuracy and communication
• Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with minimal direct supervision
• A positive attitude, works great with others, and a commitment to provide world-class service

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in use of personal computer and PC Software (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of IFS software is a plus
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and inter-personal skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to help with the implementation and conversion of other software
• Professional and personable demeanor over the phone
• Superior organizational, decision-making and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to adjust to flexible environment
• Ability to problem solve through technical and analytical analysis
• Experience in the Manufacturing industry a plus
• Outstanding customer focus including attributes of empathy, compassion and service orientation
• Strong detail orientation, with focus on data quality
• Adaptability/flexibility which includes being open to change and conducting business differently
• Focused on continuous learning and developing new skills
• Savvy with technology which includes use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

"Hourly Range for this position is: $26 to $33 per hour., and bonus target is 3%; shift premium may be available depending on shift associated with the specific job opportunity. Benefits including Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA), Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance. In addition to Paid Time Off and paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events. Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program.

The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills"