The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Credit & Collections vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for activities and operations in the Accounts Payable ("AP") function for NuSil, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avantor. This role will supervise the AP team and assist the AP accountants with reviewing and posting invoices, preparing reports and accruals, and other activities. The AP team maintains the primary financial data for use in accounting records and this position will be responsible for overseeing the classifying, computing and recording of financial information. Additionally, this role with guide the AP team through the SAP ERP implementation, scheduled for 2022.

This position reports to the Nusil Assistant Controller and sits at our Carpinteria, CA Nusil site.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED)
• Experience: 3-5 years' experience in accounting/finance
  • Experience with SAP systems a plus
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Who you are

• Detail oriented
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

How you will create an impact

• Oversee payables to ensure timely posting of all vendor invoices
• Matching invoice to purchase order data and vendor packing slip data
• Verifying that indirect expense invoices are approved according to company policy and coded to the correct accounts in the general ledger
• Resolving any discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders before payment is issued
• Responsible for weekly payment run, ensuring all vendor invoices have proper support and approval, are paid timely and recorded properly in accounting system
• Prepare reports for Accounting Team to use as basis for accruals
• File and maintain all accounting related documents, including but not limited to vendor invoices, packing slips and payment documentation, in an orderly manner
• Maintain SOX controls and security of all sensitive documents and accounting information at all times
• Assist with transition to SAP ERP system in 2022
• Pursue continuous process improvement opportunities

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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