For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

The BlueScope Coated Products finance team maintains key transactional processes for the company while employing a customer-centric attitude.  The Senior Accounts Payable Associate is a key member of the Accounts Payable team and will execute daily processes and controls accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies. The Senior Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing invoices by matching purchase orders and invoices against received goods to verify that the information stated on the invoice is correct (3-Way Matching).  This role will also contribute on areas of continuous improvement automation in an effort to continue to simplify processes and work for the AP team. This candidate will be responsible for managing the payment disbursement for vendors, including ACH, check runs, and wires and routinely analyzes AP aging report to identify and resolve issues.  The Senior AP Associate will assist with accruals and reconciliations when needed and assist in maintaining procedural documents (Standard Operating Procedures) for all job responsibilities.

• Data entry as required documents into Image Now, Prolog and/or Oracle
• Communicate with internal and/or external customers to provide requested data
• Check Runs and ACH payments issued
• Vendor Maintenance
• Update and modify electronic documentation of AP processes/activities
• Assist in other duties as assigned
• Process invoices within a specified timeframe
• Performance Statistics are compliant with KPI’s and SLM
• Complete department processes in accordance with company policies
• Resolve vendor issues in support of department activities
• Assist with efforts to reduce paper processing and simplify AP processes through continuous improvements
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA
• Experience with Oracle
• Experience working in a paperless accounting environment

Skills & Competencies

• A basic understanding of Oracle and ImageNow systems
• Time Management skills
• Proficient Excel skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Professional demeanor
• Problem solving and decision making
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Customer focused

Education & Experience Qualifications    

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting or Finance or 4 years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting role in lieu of degree
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.