Key Tasks:
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment
• Resolving invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures
• Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Accomplishing accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Paying vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying Federal ID numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments
• Paying employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks
• Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries
• Maintaining accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Key Responsibilities:
• Get Trained and Certified on a Process or multiple processes in a specified timeframe
• Deliver tasks as per Service Level requirements specified by the Business Unit/Center/Stakeholder
• Upskill process knowledge from time to time
• Able to work in a team – understand role in team - help accomplish team goals and objectives – meet and exceed stakeholder objectives/goals
• Uphold Avantor Culture, Values at all times
• Willingness to work in any shift
• Flexibility for any lateral movement amongst the various Business Functions
Skills, knowledge & experience:
• Communicate well in English, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – MS Word and MS Excel
• Positive attitude towards work, team, learning and taking up initiatives/tasks
• Administrative Writing Skills, Organization, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills, Financial Software, Analyzing Information , Attention to Detail, Thoroughness
• Reporting Research Results, Verbal & Written Communication, Analytical Abilities, Multi Tasking and Time bound performance
• Flexibility to work in night shift and interact with North American customers
Preferable Experience :
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related degree from an accredited college/university
• Strong computer skills with past experience in any ERP system, e.g., SAP preferable
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.
Why Avantor?
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!
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.com and 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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