Accounts Payable Associate (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

Job Description: 

The Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for assisting the Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor with daily activities by accurately processing and recording vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position will support Nestle Health Science's Garden of Life and Solgar brands. This is also a hybrid role that will work up to 2 days a week onsite at our Nestle Health Science office located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and the rest remotely – Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET). 
 

Responsibilities: 
 

•    Assists the Accounts Payable Supervisor with payable processing: Receives, organizes, obtains approval and codes invoices in an accurate and timely fashion.
•    Serves as a backup to the AP Supervisor with payment processing: using various methods such as checks, ACH and wires, adhering to payment terms and company policies.
•    Ensures all outstanding invoices due are approved on time by individual Department Managers
•    Assists with month-end reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
•    Sets up and maintains AP vendor profiles. 
•    Perform monthly accounts reconciliations for sister company transactions.
•    Audit all iExpense employee expense reports. 
•    Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned by direct Manager. 
 

Requirements: 
 

•    High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related fields preferred. 
•    2+ years of relevant work experience in Accounting, preferably in an Accounts Payable role. 
•    Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word/Outlook/PowerPoint) and in Excel (V-Look-Ups/Pivot Tables/Charts) required. 
•    Must have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, organizational and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships). 
•    Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize duties or tasks based on the needs of the business. 
•    Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision. 
•    Must be team-oriented and customer-service oriented. 
•     Experience with Oracle or other Accounting software programs is highly desired. 
•    General knowledge of GAAP or Accounting procedures a plus. 
 

Requisition ID: 
299113 

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