What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchase to Pay Accountant position at HILTI?
WHAT'S THE ROLE?
The Accountant ensures that Hilti’s liabilities are properly computed and payments are properly prepared, recorded, and disbursed for all Hilti North America entities through the effective management and development of the Accounts Payable Department. This position also takes the lead in Accounts Payable related projects and ensures compliance 1099 processing and reporting to IRS.
WHO IS HILTI?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?
- Understand the Purchase to Pay key performance indicators (KPIs) and derive improvements for the Purchase to Pay processes.
- Review and keep to the service level agreements (SLA) to the entities we serve.
- Continuously leverage our systems and tools to automate and standardize Purchase to Pay processes.
- Ensuring the timely processing and payment of vendor invoices.
- Ensuring that the accounts payable / accounts receivable sub-ledger is maintained in accordance with the applicable accounting principles, policies, and procedures (global and local).
- Ensuring that company policies are followed.
- Interfacing with other Hilti departments as necessary for operations.
- Maintaining auditable records of all accounts payable transactions including the scanning of all documents.
- Maintaining good vendor relationships by promptly responding to vendor inquiries regarding invoice processing.
- Ensuring compliance 1099 processing and reporting to IRS.
- Lead or participate in department projects or tasks on an ongoing and/or as-needed basis.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Over 80% of our management positions are filled with our own internal candidates.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We offer you a unique place to work, where you are part of a creative and diverse team. We give you many opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you in shaping your individual career path.
We have a very thorough people review process unlike any we know of in any other business. We can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit, further our teams personally and professionally, get the best experience for each employee and increase the job satisfaction.
WHAT YOU NEED IS:
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience required
- Excellent knowledge of SAP and MS Office Suite
- Strong leadership skills
- Organization, time management, analytical, communication, decision making, and multi-tasking skills required
- Project management skills
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. This role gives you the opportunity to help shape the future of construction.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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