Accounts Payable Coordinator - Financial Cash Disbursements

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is now seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our team! This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associate in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities:

• Process all cash disbursements, including wire transfers, ACH, and check payments.
• Support fraud prevention by reviewing and analyzing payments for trends and anomalies
• Validate accurate execution of a large volume of payment requests in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to expedite the resolution of issues pertaining to payments.
• Research any discrepancies by working with other business units.
• Resolve vendor maintenance additions, changes and issues efficiently
• Execute various reports to ensure invoices will be paid when due according to payment terms and discounts
• Provide assistance with the monitoring of aged payables
• Inform other Accounts Payable and/or HQ Finance departments of entry corrections, errors, changes and requests to review payables
• Execute special check runs when requested
• Report to Accounts Payable management of high volume of entry errors found during cash disbursement reviews
• Assist with audit tasks
• Execute work in adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures

Other:

• Coordinate the process and automation of various tasks and procedures in order to improve workflow and streamline processes.
• Work together as a team to develop timelines for completion of tasks
• Participate in ongoing AP enhancement reviews and training
• Professionally and efficiently address all accounts payable inquiries from vendors as per guidelines
• Maintain and follow adopted internal controls
• Provide support to all accounts payable teams as required
• Coordinate with the Financial Cash Disbursement Manager and Accounts Payable Supervisor on various tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Ferguson’s Accounts Payable and Inspyrus systems preferred
• Experience in other Ferguson AP/APC departments a plus.
• Basic knowledge of purchase order to invoice reconciliation process
• Possess a thorough knowledge of debit memos written (including reason codes) to vendors and credit memos received from vendors
• Basic knowledge of payment terms
• Demonstrate reading comprehension and ability to follow directions
• Exhibit literacy in drafting correspondence and other forms of written communication
• Able to perform basic math functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrate knowledge in performance of basic- to intermediate-level commands in Microsoft Excel
• Willing to work in a performance-driven environment with a high volume of workflow
• Strong 10-key and/or Alpha-Numeric data entry skills which includes both speed and accuracy
• Strong problem solver in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to work as a business partner with all associate levels and locations within the organization
• Able to work independently and in a team atmosphere
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Professional, diligent, conscientious, and patient
• Ability to make decisions with discretion and sound judgment

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not