Accounts Payable Specialist at SubCom

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist at SubCom

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe – SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

We are searching for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to be responsible for processing invoices received for payment and undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. 

The position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, and is in Newington, NH.

Responsibilities 

• Processing outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.

• Verify and investigate discrepancies, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.

• Facilitate payment of invoices due, by working closely with the supply chain group and purchase order requisitioners.

• Generate reports detailing vendor status.

• Understand expense accounts and cost centers.

• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W9, sales tax, etc.).

• Partner with Company departments to acquire appropriate approvals for invoice payment.  

• Ensure that invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner within policy.

• Research, collect and analyze invoices and accounting codes to ensure they are correct and valid. 

• Receive vendor calls and emails and assist in any invoice discrepancies and proper resolution.  

• Occasional overtime hours may be required during high volume months and closings.

• Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.   

• Minimum 5 years of proven accounts payable experience utilizing an automated payables system in a manufacturing related business.

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.

• Dependable, timely, trustworthy, professional attitude striving for excellence.

• Proven ability to solve problems.

• Hands on experience with Excel spreadsheets.

• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills required.

• Proficiency in English and MS Office.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

• Strong results orientation with a proven track record of flawless execution and strong attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple prospective clients and issues simultaneously.

• ORACLE knowledge is strongly preferred. 

• BlueCreek Solutions (Vision 360) a plus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.