Sr. Accounts Payable 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 bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing finance organization. This role is responsible for overseeing complex, high-volume accounts payable operations across multiple legal entities and currencies while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and internal controls.

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will act as a subject matter expert within the Accounts Payable (AP) function-analyzing financial data, resolving escalated vendor issues, supporting process improvements, and mentoring junior team members. This individual will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain optimal cash flow performance, vendor satisfaction, and adherence to regulatory and audit standards.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices across multiple business units and ERP systems, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and manage AP workflows to ensure prompt approval and payment cycles; identify and resolve processing bottlenecks proactively.
• Analyze complex invoices and purchase order variances; independently determine and execute corrective actions.
• Manage multi-currency transactions, including validation of foreign exchange rates and compliance with international payment protocols.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements; research, document, and resolve aged items or discrepancies.
• Evaluate vendor accounts for debit balances and implement corrective measures to ensure proper account alignment.
• Serve as the escalation point for vendor and stakeholder disputes, providing resolution through analysis, communication, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements, ensuring documentation integrity and control adherence.
• Evaluate invoices for accurate sales and use tax application; coordinate with tax teams as necessary.
• Review, audit, and analyze employee expense reports for accuracy, compliance, and policy adherence.
• Participate actively in the monthly and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing and providing requested documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy within the AP function.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to Accounts Payable team members to foster skill development and performance excellence.
• Serve as a key participant in special projects, system upgrades, and process transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles, including experience in high-volume, multi-entity, and multi-currency environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial shared services or global manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Experience using major ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, Glovia, SAP, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and implement effective process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across functional teams and with vendors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and professional judgment in decision-making.
• High degree of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Customer-service orientation with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and serve as a subject matter expert within the AP team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a publicly traded company with compliance and reporting requirements.
• Exposure to international tax and payment compliance standards.
• Experience participating in process automation or ERP implementation initiatives.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven
• cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the Fort Worth, TX location three days per week (Monday - Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated/standing at a desk or workstation for extended periods.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.

• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, coworkers, and third parties.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to physically move around the office and occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, or change the working hours/conditions for this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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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.