Accounts Payable Vendor Management Specialist
Wheels

Job Description:

The Account Payable Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining master data standards in alignment with business requirements and priorities; specifically, the maintenance of vendor master. This role will work hand in hand with all other departments to ensure the vendor data entered the system is accurate. Additionally, this position will handle communicating in a professional manner with the business partners regarding any related discrepancies to the flow of accounts payable. Research inquiries and resolve related discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor AP MasterData email inbox and process all Vendor Master Data requests.
• Execute changes to JDE, AS400 and other internal systems as approved by the business.
• Maintain vendor W-9 forms, produce and files 1099 forms per IRS regulations.
• Meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements regarding timeliness of processing
• Train and instruct departments on Vendor Management process.
• Ensure data quality, compliance, and consistency of master data.
• Setup and maintain banking information for automatic draft accounts.
• Complete verification process of banking information prior to vendor setup
• Assist with continuous improvement of data management.
• Ensuring accuracy and proper storage of Tax documentation and banking information
• Identification and support of vendor data cleansing activities
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform mass updates to the vendor master data list as required.
• Work with business units and process experts to resolve master data issues.
• Participate in projects and initiatives across multiple functional areas and regions.
• Support the business with required procedures, submit incidents and change requests when needed.
• Acts as a support back-up for Accounts Payable functions when needed.
• Assist in month end closing.

OTHER DUTIES

• Proven working experience as Accounts Payable specialist in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have acumen in Accounts Payable practices and principles.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Interacts with integrity and professionalism when communicating with all departments in the business.
• Assumes ownership and accountability for all actions and adheres to our company and department values.
• Team-player skills with ability to solve problems, avoid conflict, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Possess a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency.
• Works independently in a demanding environment
• Must be able to register with the IRS as an authorized user of their E-Services TIN Matching site.
• High degree of professionalism and skill in verbal and written communications
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Can handle a fast pace and high volume of transactions.
• Looks for new efficiencies to bring to the organization.
• Ability to handle special projects as assigned and work diligently to a successful conclusion.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no leadership responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is in Georgia and offers a flexible work from home schedule with the exception of coming into the office 1 week per month.

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD SCHEDULE

• This is a Full-time position, Monday through Friday

TRAVEL

• No travel is expected for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience with high volume accounts payable experience
• Strong computer aptitude, including abilities in Microsoft Office
• Experience with JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, or other large ERP system in a Master Data Management and/or Accounts Payable role
• Knowledge of W8 and W9 tax documents

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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