Accounts Payable Specialist (3089)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. The role will be responsible for processing invoices in an automated system through payment. This includes ensuring accuracy of all invoice and payment details along with the timeliness of payments. The position is reported directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, located in Newington, NH.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of vendor invoices for goods and services through and automated AP system Vision 360 aligned with the operation of SubCom into the ORACLE system.
• Partner with Company departments to acquire appropriate approvals, accuracy of purchase orders, requisitions, receipts, and returns to ensure accurate invoice payment.
• Process invoices in a timely and accurate manner utilizing (5) five systems. (Oracle, Shipnet, Vision 360, Factory Master, and Citrix)
• Collaborate with multiple business units to resolve invoices, purchase order, requisition and receipts issues and bring to resolution in a quick and timely fashion.
• Research, collect and analyze invoices and accounting codes to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Receive vendor calls/emails regarding invoice discrepancies and bring to resolution quickly and accurately.
• Occasional overtime hours may be required during high volume months and closings.
• Consistently ensures that business is conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.
• Strong mathematical skills ensuring the calculation of invoices amounts and account balances.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Flexibility and a sense of urgency required as we are a deadline driven department.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of accounts payable or finance experience is required.
• Excellent communication and people skills are required. You must articulate thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively. 
• Strong results orientation with proven track record of flawless execution and strong attention to detail.
• You must have the ability to multi-task and handle multiple prospective clients and issues simultaneously. 
• ORACLE and Vision 360 knowledge is strongly preferred. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the