Accountant I – Accounts Payable Full Time

Duties And Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP) Functions

• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner to ensure that all payments and records are up to date.
• Create payment files and initiate payments, including those to vendors and intercompany partners.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to verify that company records align with bank statements.
• Reconcile vendor statements to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate vendor accounts.
• Handle intercompany reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy between related entities.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, addressing questions and resolving issues as needed.
• Prepare and distribute monthly reports related to accounts payable activities.
• Support month-end closing tasks to ensure all financial operations are completed on schedule.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations.
• Process transactions with precision, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, and generally accepted accounting practices.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Proficient in computer applications, particularly spreadsheets and databases, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to effectively manage and resolve financial issues.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit, essential for working with colleagues and vendors.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a plus.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Accounting from a recognized college or university.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within a multinational corporation.

Additional Details

• Travel: Occasional supplier/site visits may be required (subject to business need).
• Work Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility for global coordination.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.