KSB SE & Co. KGaA
Accounts Payable Specialist
KSB GIW, Inc. Department: Finance Reports to: Assistant Controller-General Ledger and AP Location: Grovetown, Georgia Shift: 1st FLSA Status: Exempt Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing a variety of finance-related tasks designed to support key accounting functions within the organization. Focus areas include accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and closely related financial operations. This position ensures that all accounting activities are accurate, efficient, and compliant, contributing to the overall success of the finance department. Responsibilities:
Serve as the point of contact between internal and external parties, including supply chain management, suppliers, and shared service centers. Recommend, implement, and maintain effective procedures and policies within the accounts payable department to ensure best practices. Ensure the accuracy of vendor invoices, including validating general ledger coding, tax applicability, and payment details. Oversee and manage workflow queues for efficient invoice processing. Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of vendor master data and supporting documentation. Support the preparation of weekly cash-flow forecasts. Ensure records are properly managed and stored to support annual audit readiness. Facilitate prompt payment to suppliers, maintain effective communication, and address any payment-related issues as necessary. Assist with the preparation of month-end accruals and supplemental journal entries as needed. Assemble and provide reports to management to support informed analysis and decision-making. Collaborate with management and other departments on special projects and assignments as required. Undertake additional tasks to support the evolving needs of the organization. Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree in Accounting OR 5+ years of relevant work experience. Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). SAP/ERP experience preferred. Strong written and verbal professional communication skills. Consistent, careful attention to detail. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make prompt, well-considered decisions. Professional interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong time-management skills; able to handle multiple priorities and workflows. Adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude and willingness to thrive in a dynamic environment. Primarily a desk role. KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities, and the best career prospects.
KSB GIW, Inc. Department: Finance Reports to: Assistant Controller-General Ledger and AP Location: Grovetown, Georgia Shift: 1st FLSA Status: Exempt Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing a variety of finance-related tasks designed to support key accounting functions within the organization. Focus areas include accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and closely related financial operations. This position ensures that all accounting activities are accurate, efficient, and compliant, contributing to the overall success of the finance department. Responsibilities:
Serve as the point of contact between internal and external parties, including supply chain management, suppliers, and shared service centers. Recommend, implement, and maintain effective procedures and policies within the accounts payable department to ensure best practices. Ensure the accuracy of vendor invoices, including validating general ledger coding, tax applicability, and payment details. Oversee and manage workflow queues for efficient invoice processing. Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of vendor master data and supporting documentation. Support the preparation of weekly cash-flow forecasts. Ensure records are properly managed and stored to support annual audit readiness. Facilitate prompt payment to suppliers, maintain effective communication, and address any payment-related issues as necessary. Assist with the preparation of month-end accruals and supplemental journal entries as needed. Assemble and provide reports to management to support informed analysis and decision-making. Collaborate with management and other departments on special projects and assignments as required. Undertake additional tasks to support the evolving needs of the organization. Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree in Accounting OR 5+ years of relevant work experience. Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). SAP/ERP experience preferred. Strong written and verbal professional communication skills. Consistent, careful attention to detail. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make prompt, well-considered decisions. Professional interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong time-management skills; able to handle multiple priorities and workflows. Adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude and willingness to thrive in a dynamic environment. Primarily a desk role. KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities, and the best career prospects.