ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist within the Johnson & Johnson Global Services Procurement organization.
The position will be based in Tampa, Florida.
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  Johnson & Johnson Global Services, the global shared services organization supporting the businesses of Johnson & Johnson, performs select functional work in a consistent manner across regions and sectors using simplified, standardized end-to-end processes and state-of-the-art technology.
The vision of Johnson & Johnson Global Services is “to be trusted business partners who deliver increasing value by creating and sustaining globally standard world-class services that enable the power of Johnson & Johnson.” There are more than employees in Human Resources, Finance and Procurement who work for Johnson & Johnson Global Services in key service centers located in Manila, Suzhou, Prague, Bogota and Tampa, as well as in local country-based hubs.
  Job Summary.
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely recording of refunds in any form of incoming funds.
This position will collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure prompt and accurate resolution of cash recovery scenarios.
The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
The ability to work both independently and collaborative are essential for this role.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will Monitoring of bank accounts related to refunds and application (posting) of transactions Work with internal and external business partners to gather information required in order to properly allocate refunds Assist, as directed, with various AP related analysis on vendor accounts, GL accounts and related analysis.
Follow established policies and procedures, completing internal processes based on internal documentation, reports and tracking.
Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to address invoice discrepancies and payment errors.
Handle inquiries from internal/external partners regarding refund status and resolve any disputes or issues.
Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities as required.
Identify process improvements to streamline accounts payable procedures.
Partner in educating and supporting internal business partners on accounts payable cash recovery processes.
Other duties, as specified by Manager or above.
Qualifications  A bachelor’s degree is required; a concentration in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or related field is preferred.
Working knowledge of Procurement systems (SAP Ariba, other ERPs, Celonis, Vendor Master Data, etc.) and processes (requisitioning, PO creation, invoicing, payments, etc.) is required.
Prior experience in accounts payable, finance, procurement and/or shared services is preferred.
Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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