Accounts Payable Specialist

With general supervision, provide education and assistance to internal and external customers. Deliver exemplary levels of service to all customer types while consistently ensuring internal and external financial controls and regulatory standards are met.

Act as the first point of contact in addressing inquiries related to Accounts Payable

Respond to routine and complex inquiries from internal and external business partners; effectively position messages in a manner that is supportive of divisional and corporate strategies as necessary to ensure appropriate resolutions

Utilize in-depth knowledge of policies, procedures, telephone, and writing techniques. Remain current on all changes to policies and procedures to accurately and consistently respond to inquiries

Recommend and/or action updates to current policies and procedures

Establish effective partnerships and working relationships with relevant business partners at all position levels to ensure timely and accurate AP processing

Comply with and maintain data integrity of confidential information, security policies, and procedures

Support various Accounts Payable process improvement initiatives and proactively identify new opportunities that could have company-wide impacts

Assist with developing and maintaining Accounts Payable process documentation

Process Accounts Payable payment proposals for all payment types in accordance with department procedures and cash management guidelines

Utilize various Procure-to-Pay system modules (e.g. VIM, ERS, SNC, SAP FI, Concur) and process expertise to provide exemplary levels of customer support, training, and troubleshooting

Distribute Accounts Payable checks in accordance with department procedures, controls, and time frames

Maintain Accounts Payable records/files to ensure accurate record keeping, security, and confidentiality of files

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

One to two years experience working in a customer support role, preferably within the Finance organization

ERP system experience preferred

Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Excellent verbal communication and listening skills

Effective written communication skills, including business writing, grammar, punctuation, to correspond with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and manage competing priorities in an environment with frequent interruptions

Demonstrated ability to learn, support change management, and assimilate new information quickly

Ability to work independently or as a team member

Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $15.75 - $22.58

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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