Accounts Payable Specialist 1

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of Accounts Payable including weekly payments to vendors, associate expense reimbursements, and matching of invoices.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Assist in processing a large quantity of timely payments to vendors on a weekly basis
• Reconcile open balances with suppliers by researching payment remittance information
• Properly utilize Chart of Accounts as related to Accounts Payable invoice allocation
• Ability to work closely with other departments (ex. Purchasing, Receiving) to resolve questions/problems
• Perform 2, 3, and 4-way invoice matches
• Code vendor invoices for Purchase Order (PO) and General Ledger account distribution following proper tax guidelines
• Route invoices for approval using appropriate delegation of authority as defined by the organization
• Investigate issues presented in the invoice on hold report
• Process associate/candidate expense reports and other non-PO payment requests
• Assist in processing weekly ACH, wire, and check payments

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and Word
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to accurately process payables transactions effectively within a required timeframe, while maintaining accuracy
• Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented, and a multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize and work proactively/effectively in a fast paced, challenging environment with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Oracle applications
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business or another relevant field

 

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

 

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits