Accounts Payable Specialist

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety

About the position Verdant Specialty is seeking to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist role for our corporate offices located in downtown Houston, Texas. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and process of full cycle accounts payable transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, match to purchase order as applicable and approvals.
• Enter invoices in company's software system.
• Reconcile and research invoice discrepancies.
• Verify that invoices have the proper approval authorization and coding.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Correspond with suppliers and respond to inquiries as needed.
• Respond timely and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with AP policies and procedures.
• Monitor supplier accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Protect organization's value by keeping sensitive information confidential
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience in full cycle AP in a fast paced environment
• Experience with G/L coding
• Prior experience with IFS software is a big plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems and data inconsistencies
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail in order to accurately enter vital information
• Excellent data entry skills
• Ability to properly handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Office and Outlook
• High School Diploma or GED required

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Generous matching 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.