Accounts Payable Specialist- P2P (Contractor)

The Cooper Companies Inc

Victor, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Automation, Best Practices, Billing, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Error Handling, Expense Reports, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Victor, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience life's beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges - including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist focuses on transactional processing and data accuracy, including invoice posting, PO matching, and payment preparation across multiple ERP systems. This position assists with vendor inquiries, and month-end close activities, while maintaining strong attention to detail and customer service.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  • Effective communication and customer service skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent experience (preferred).

  • 2 years of accounts payable or related experience (entry-level).

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics preferred).

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $21.00 and $25.00. per hour and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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  • Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately enter vendor invoices, expense reports, and check requests into ERP systems. Review submissions for proper approvals, documentation, and GL coding. Verify sales tax accuracy and document discrepancies.

  • PO Matching & Exception Handling: Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies such as missing receipts or incorrect PO numbers. Collaborate with Procurement and internal departments to correct posting errors.

  • Vendor Relations & Customer Service: Respond to vendor inquiries promptly and professionally to prevent payment delays. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Reconciliation & Month-End Close: Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies. Assist with accruals, AP reconciliations, and KPI reporting.

  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance automation, and improve efficiency within AP processes, leveraging GBS best practices.

  • Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the AP Supervisor.

  • Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately enter vendor invoices, expense reports, and check requests into ERP systems. Review submissions for proper approvals, documentation, and GL coding. Verify sales tax accuracy and document discrepancies.

  • PO Matching & Exception Handling: Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies such as missing receipts or incorrect PO numbers. Collaborate with Procurement and internal departments to correct posting errors.

  • Vendor Relations & Customer Service: Respond to vendor inquiries promptly and professionally to prevent payment delays. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Reconciliation & Month-End Close: Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies. Assist with accruals, AP reconciliations, and KPI reporting.

  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance automation, and improve efficiency within AP processes, leveraging GBS best practices.

  • Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the AP Supervisor.

About the Company

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The Cooper Companies Inc

The Woda Group, Inc. and its affiliates are experienced developers, general contractors, and property managers specializing in the design, construction, and management of affordable multi-family apartments, senior communities, and single family homes. Considered leading experts in the affordable housing industry, the Woda team is known for producing and maintaining high quality affordable housing. Founded in 1990, The Woda Group currently owns and manages over 200 properties with approximately 9,000 units in 12 states located in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Since our founding, we have developed more than 8,000 units, and continually evaluate and research new markets to help ensure the availability of newly constructed or renovated affordable housing (LIHTC) units for families and seniors, our target markets. Our success would not be achieved without the faith and support of our many partners including Federal Agencies, State Housing Agencies, lenders, investors, and non-profit partners. We appreciate the confidence they have shown in us, and strive to maintain that trust in order to provide affordable, quality housing to low and moderate income households.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
FOUNDED
1990