Accountant II - Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing key financial operations activities within the organization. This role focuses on the daily, weekly, and monthly functions associated with accounts payable processes.

Duties And Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP) Functions

• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner to ensure that all payments and records are up to date.
• Create payment files and initiate payments, including those to vendors and intercompany partners.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to verify that company records align with bank statements.
• Reconcile vendor statements to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate vendor accounts.
• Handle intercompany reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy between related entities.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, addressing questions and resolving issues as needed.
• Prepare and distribute monthly reports related to accounts payable activities.
• Support month-end closing tasks to ensure all financial operations are completed on schedule.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations.
• Process transactions with precision, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, and generally accepted accounting practices.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Proficient in computer applications, particularly spreadsheets and databases, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to effectively manage and resolve financial issues.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit, essential for working with colleagues and vendors.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a plus.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Accounting from a recognized college or university.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within a multinational corporation.
  
  

Additional Details

• Travel: Occasional supplier/site visits may be required (subject to business need).
• Work Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility for global coordination.
  
  

Compensation

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.