Specialist, Accounts Payable

Job Summary

To position itself to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification and centralization of global accounting operations. In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a shared service team, managing an assigned portfolio of vendors. You will play an important role in the establishment and future development of the global payables function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build business relationship with Vendors in an assigned portfolio. This includes :
• Working directly with Purchasing and Receiving dept's to resolve invoice issues
• Correspondence with vendors and managing inquiries
• Maintain records of vendor contacts and ongoing vendor issues
• Preparation of payments to Vendors as per the agreed payment schedule
• Matching, coding and processing of Vendors Invoices and Credit Notes
• Ensure invoice on hold targets are met
• Work with all internal departments to attain proper approval for invoices
• Reconciliation of vendors’ statements, as required
• Produce monthly reports
• Monthly close responsibilities

Education

Work Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional Requirements

Travel Requirements

5% : Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs / 4kgs of force occasionally, and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.