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AP Accountant

AP Accountant

Fortive • Everett, WA, US
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Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant

ASP is seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join our North Americas Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in accounts payable, SOX compliance, internal / external audits, and lean principles. As an AP Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, supporting the audit process, and driving efficiencies through lean methodologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity and operational excellence of a dynamic public company.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Accounts Payable :

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and authorization in compliance with company policies.

  • Perform 3-way matching (purchase order, receipt, and invoice) to ensure the accuracy of payments.
  • Support review and approval of employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
  • Support recurring tasks around the Corporate Credit Card and Pcard program
  • Ensure proper accruals and accounting entries are recorded for unpaid invoices at month-end.
  • SOX Compliance :
  • Assist with the documentation, testing, and evaluation of internal controls within the accounts payable process as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts.

  • Ensure all AP processes comply with internal control standards, providing support during annual SOX testing and addressing any identified control weaknesses.
  • Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to provide relevant documentation and resolve audit findings related to AP processes.
  • Audit Support :
  • Support external auditors by preparing schedules and reports for the periodic audits.

  • Provide auditors with necessary documentation and explanations to substantiate AP balances, payments, and vendor-related records.
  • Coordinate with external auditors during year-end audit and assist with resolving any issues related to accounts payable transactions.
  • Vendor Management :
  • Maintain and update the vendor master database, ensuring accuracy of contact information, payment terms, and tax information (e.g., W-9 / W-8).

  • Review vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and ensure that payments are made within agreed-upon terms.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status or discrepancies, working towards prompt resolution.
  • Lean Process Improvement :
  • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline AP workflows and reduce manual effort.

  • Apply lean principles to enhance efficiency in the accounts payable process, such as automating invoice processing or improving communication with vendors.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis :
  • Assist with the preparation of AP-related financial reports, including accounts payable aging, cash flow forecasts, and month-end accruals.

  • Analyze AP aging reports and identify overdue payments or discrepancies, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve.
  • Provide support in cash management by forecasting cash needs and assisting with vendor payment scheduling.
  • Compliance & Risk Management :
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including sales tax, withholding tax, and 1099 reporting.

  • Monitor and enforce adherence to company policies, including payment authorization procedures and spending limits.
  • Assist with regulatory compliance, ensuring the company remains in good standing with local, state, and federal tax authorities.
  • Month-End & Year-End Close Support :
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing AP-related journal entries during the month-end and year-end close process.

  • Help reconcile AP accounts, ensuring accurate balances are reported in financial statements.
  • Review and resolve any discrepancies or reconciling items between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration :
  • Work closely with procurement, treasury, and finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in AP processing and reporting.

  • Provide guidance on payment terms, contract terms, and other financial issues that may affect accounts payable.
  • Perform other Finance / AP related duties as needed.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting, ideally within a public company.
  • Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay cycle, SOX compliance, audits, and internal controls.
  • Experience using accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
  • Knowledge of tax regulations, including sales tax and 1099 reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and interact with vendors professionally.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  • Other Qualifications :

  • Experience working with automated AP systems or electronic invoicing solutions.
  • Background in working within manufacturing, technology, or retail industries.
  • Knowledge of business process mapping and process reengineering techniques.
  • Fortive : For you, for us, for growth.

    ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP's mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP's products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

    We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

    Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

    Pay Range The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 65,435.00 - 121,500.00

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