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 285 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Our business has endless opportunities for growth! Verdant is a fast-growing company with the spirit and creativity 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 and development. You can immediately make an impact in our business!

Commitment to Safety

Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety with industry leading environmental, quality and health standards.  Safety is absolutely our number one priority for all employees.

Position Summary: Verdant Specialty is seeking to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist role for our corporate office 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 master vendor files.
• Correspond with suppliers and field operations in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Assist with a P2P Process and workflow efficiencies.

Requirements

• Must have 3 to 5 years experience in Accounts Payable
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in full cycle AP in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Account reconciliations
• Experience with G/L coding
• Prior experience with IFS and Chempax software is a 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 for large volume of invoicing
• Ability to properly contain sensitive information within the department
• Proficient in MS Excel, Office and Outlook
• Disciplined with good work ethics
• Dependable
• Team player

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
• Company discount programs available including discounts on gym membership and equipment, hotels, rental cars, etc.