Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro.

This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

The Accounts Payable Specialist focuses on day-to-day and monthly activities related to accounts payable within the Finance team.

This includes administering, designing, and ensuring compliance with accounts payable processes, such as verifying invoices (including applicable discounts) against purchase orders, confirming receipt of goods and services purchased, and validating purchase approval.

The Specialist also reconciles accounts payable ledgers to identify incorrect charges, validate transactions, and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due.

Additionally, they ensure that all financial postings comply with laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Essential Duties:


* The primary responsibilities include receiving, assessing, processing, and reconciling supplier invoices.


* Meticulously matching invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips.

We meticulously prepare vendor account reconciliations, comparing supplier statements with payables.


* Ensure all expenses are assigned to the appropriate department and create any essential reclassification journal entries.


* Resolve any invoice discrepancies by collaborating with Procurement, Logistics, Corporate AP, and vendors.


* Prepare accounting journal entries as assigned for month-end close.


* Reconcile and manage accounts payable accounts as designated.


* Generate schedules and provide reporting and analysis as required.


* Cross-train as backup support for other accounts payable team members.


* Develop and uphold policies and procedures.


* Assist the Accounting Manager in upholding internal controls related to the accounting tasks.


* Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and Senior Specialists to ensure adherence to accounting policies and develop procedures.


* Aid in the preparation of audit schedules with proper documentation.


* Assist auditors with any inquiries.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees', wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full NFPA Cal Suits, Cotton Hi-Viz Uniform, EH Boots, Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should...