Accounts Payable Specialist

Join Starkey as an Accounts Payable Specialist and play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial operations across a global organization. This detail-driven position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, strengthen vendor relationships, and contribute directly to efficient month-end processes and financial excellence.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Accounts Payable Specialist position will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and non-purchase order invoices from vendors, employee expense reports, payment requisitions and supplier record setup and maintenance. In addition, this position will work with internal and external suppliers regarding payment and invoice questions, explaining department and corporate policies and procedures when needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

Support invoice entry for all business locations:

• Match purchase order to receiving records and invoice.
• Process complex invoices and credit memos into Oracle.
• Scan invoices into imaging system.
• Pay bills on time and according to specific terms.
• Audit expense reporting & receipts.
• Determine if expenses are sales tax event.

Provide assistance for invoicing and payments to vendors and employees:

• Field internal and external customer phone calls for invoice and payment questions.
• Check vendor statements and problem solve past due invoices.

Maintain & support vendor and employee accounts in Oracle:

• Add and maintain vendor and employee records as needed.
• Obtain and update W9 information for all vendors.
• Assist with preparation of 1099 forms.
• Process vendor updates for terms, addresses, sites, payment/banking information and names.

Assist with other department duties:

• Exercises judgment within procedures and practices of department.
• P-Card system administration and monthly reporting.
• Opening mail and distributing to correct individuals.
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships.
• Assists with month end close.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School diploma required
• 2-year Technical College or 2-year degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• 2+ years Accounts Payable or similar experience preferred

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Oracle experience 3-way matching in a manufacturing environment - preferred.
• General math logic

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• PC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills - handling variety of paperwork.
• 10 key

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target pay rate for this position is between $20.36 - $27.76 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

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