Accounts Payable Specialist Who we are: LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.6 billion in 2021 and more than 13,000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
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What we can offer you: LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.
Job Highlights Daily AP Operations: Responsible for invoice processing of 3P and intercompany invoices.Process 2-way and 3-way matched invoices as well as non-PO invoices to ensure proper entry into SAP FIT system.Coordinate with Procurement, requisitioners and heads of department to resolve matching discrepancies and solicit GL coding details when required.Perform daily duplicate invoice review to ensure invoices are not duplicate paid or are resolved in a timely manner.Responds to internal business partners and supplier inquiries in an expeditious manner to deliver excellent customer service.Conduct root-cause analysis and report data capturing errors.Proactively respond and clear the AP Inbox daily.Systematically follow up and resolve overdue and blocked invoices.Automation: Supports payables automation initiatives i.e. dark posting, ERS and Ariba eInvoicing.Reporting and following up on data quality issues with 3rd party service providers (e.g. Paragon and OpenText).Projects: Assist with the integration of acquisitions and/or joint ventures into the accounts payable systems and processes.Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable experience.0 -3 years of relevant experience.Full cycle accounts payable experience preferred.Must have strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.Ability to be tactful in dealing with vendors and staff at all levels with a commitment to high levels of service.Experience and understanding of SAP S/4 AP/MM modules, OpenText's VIM, SAP BW, Celonis, JD Edwards ERP system or similar enterprise systems.This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on site in the Pittsburgh office 3 days per week each week. What we offer you: Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established pay range for this position starts at $45,000. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
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Must include a resume. Requisition ID: 5801
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US, ********
Work Arrangement: Partially remote
Level of Experience: Entry level
