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Accounts Payable Strategist

Univar Solutions USA Inc.

Clyde Hill, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Automation, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emerging Technology, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics GP (fka Great Plains Dynamics), Needs Assessment, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Reconciliation, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, System Integration (SI), Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Test Design, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Clyde Hill, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
We value passion, energy, and enthusiasm to ignite transformation in our industry.
Start your career journey with ChemPoint! Be part of our team that is transforming the chemical, ingredient, and industrial finished products industry.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Accounts Payable Strategist is to lead ChemPoint's Accounts Payable (AP) processes, driving operational excellence, financial accuracy, and continuous improvement. This role provides analytical insight, oversees key AP systems and controls, and partners cross-functionally to enhance payment workflows, optimize working capital, and strengthen financial compliance. Through subject-matter expertise, process innovation, and data-driven guidance, the AP Strategist ensures AP operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with ChemPoint's broader financial and operational objectives.

What You'll Do:

Support and review monthly AP-related General Ledger account reconciliations, accruals, and transactions
Provide continuous improvement through analytical insight, oversight of key AP systems and controls, and crossfunctional partnership to enhance payment workflows, optimize working capital, and strengthen financial compliance
Ensure AP operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with ChemPoint's broader financial and operational objectives
Analyze AP performance metrics to identify trends, determine root causes of issues, and support datadriven decisionmaking
Drive initiatives to modernize AP processes by identifying operational pain points and mapping opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scalability
Serve as the functional SME for AP system tools; partner with IT and external vendors to design, test, and deploy system enhancements and integrations
Drive standardization of AP procedures across departmentsDevelop and maintain AP system and process training documentation
Stay current on emerging AP trends, technology capabilities, regulatory changes, and industry best practices, translating insights into actionable continuousimprovement recommendations
Prepare audit documentation and lead walkthroughs related to AP processes and transactions

What You'll Need:

* Bachelor's degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance from a fully accredited four-year institution is preferred
* 5+ years accounts payable or receivable experience
* Demonstrated experience leading or supporting financial system implementations (AP automation tools, ERP modules, workflow solutions, vendor portals, etc.)
* Strong understanding of Accounts Payable operations, process design, internal controls, and related accounting principles (GAAP)
* Strategic problemsolver with the ability to assess organizational needs, analyze complex data, and design scalable solutions
* Ability to stay current on emerging AP technologies, automation trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices, and translate them into actionable improvements
* High proficiency with Excel and strong capability in analyzing, modeling, and interpreting AP data
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions
* Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Dynamics CRM, or similar ERP/AP platforms preferred
* Highly organized, selfdirected, and able to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fastpaced environment

Pay and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $80,308 - $97,750 annually.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

What You Can Expect:

Strongwork/life flexibility.

To be surrounded by aninclusiveteam who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted annual company bonusandannual salary reviews.
Competitivepay and benefits.

We are ChemPoint.We are fanatical about every customer and supplier interaction and dedicated to reaching customers and delivering actionable insights to enable producer success. We're the leader in the marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty and fine chemicals.ChemPoint represents over 70 suppliers and 220 product lines in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

ChemPoint supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

ChemPoint is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

ChemPoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with ChemPoint prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by ChemPoint's Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

Univar is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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