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The Accounts Payable Supervisor performs a broad range of duties in support of the Accounting Services accounts payable processing across multiple locations in the US and Mexico: providing training and work direction to accounts payable team members, assist with audits and metrics, investigate and resolve supplier invoice and receipt and invoice deviations, and other related responsibilities. This position interfaces internally with numerous departments, and externally with auditors, banks and suppliers on a daily basis

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable team to deliver results at performance levels agreed upon in service level agreements
• Provide training and work direction to team members
• Assist with both the internal and external audits of the accounts payable operations
• Monitor progress of the KPIs related to processing of invoices and outbound payments to consistently meet or exceed agreed upon service levels
• Monitor the collection, validation and archiving of required tax certificates
• Ensure timely cash payment to supplier accounts, such that discount taking is maximized and late fees are minimized
• Interface with purchasing organization to communicate payment terms decisions and ensure timely review of new suppliers
• Resolve payment and invoicing issues with suppliers
• Develop management reporting
• Inform Accounting Manager regarding improvements needed in Nordson's globally standardized written policy documentation and support required updates, identify/evaluate, and recommend procedural enhancements
• Back up for employees on vacation, out of the office, and during time of need
• Established new operating metrics as required
• If necessary, takes corrective actions on the daily operational issues
• Plans and schedules personnel to cover service hours of operation, taking into account time-off requests, leave, illness, and holidays
• Ensures safety, neat and tidy workplaces, and compliance with company-regulations
• Analyze data to make informed decisions about the operations of the team
• Identify opportunities to enhance and improve operations within their supervisory organization
• Allocates 20-50% of their time executing tasks expected of their direct reports

Education and Experience Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Business Administration with an Accounting focus or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in accounts receivable or accounting that includes a basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Understanding of credit reporting agencies (D&B/Equifax)
• Proficient in reading/interpreting financial statements for the purpose of underwriting credit
• Prior experience with UCC filings, Letter of Credit and personal guarantees
• IFS experience a plus

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Must possess integrity, discretion and the ability to appropriately manage confidential, sensitive information, the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented business environment and a flexible professional demeanor and self-directed work approach.

• A proven track record of successfully leading teams

• Sound judgment, strong critical thinking skills and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively

• Excellent verbal, written, and virtual communication skills

• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, O tlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills

• Experience in the Manufacturing industry a plus

• Outstanding customer focus including attributes of empathy, compassion and service orientation
• Passionate and high energy which can assist in selling future vision to customers
• Strong detail orientation
• Adaptability/flexibility which includes being open to change and conducting business differently
• Focused on continuous learning and developing new skills
• Excellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency without losing sight of customer experience
• Savvy with technology which includes use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands