AP Specialist

Position Overview

Platform Science is seeking an experienced AP Specialist to join our growing team. This role offers a significant opportunity for career advancement in Accounts Payable, along with exposure to broader accounting functions, including bookkeeping and account reconciliations. This is a remote position reporting to an Accounting Manager.

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we are dedicated to connecting everything that moves. Since our founding in 2015, we have established ourselves as an open IoT platform, collaborating with leading fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry. Our mission is to deliver groundbreaking solutions to supply chain professionals worldwide.

We pride ourselves on fostering an engaging and diverse workforce, united by a belief in the power of great ideas. We actively seek individuals with varied experiences and perspectives to cultivate a company culture that thrives on innovation and growth. Our core values include thoughtful action, empathy, resilience, creativity, and transparency, reflecting our commitment to being one team, regardless of background or role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Receive, process, and verify vendor invoices. This includes obtaining necessary approvals according to the company's matrix and accurately entering invoices into Netsuite with appropriate account and cost center information.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process vendor payments, including check requests and electronic payments. Review proposed weekly payments with Treasury to confirm funding availability. Ensure timely payments to avoid late fees and interest. Prioritize early payment discounts when feasible.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies, which may involve liaising with internal departments and vendor contacts.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions. This may include contacting internal departments and vendors for missing invoices to ensure timely entry and payment. Verify that all required documentation (invoice, approvals, etc.) is included in Netsuite.
• Communication: Effectively interact with vendors and internal departments to address invoice and payment inquiries.
• Reporting and Month-End: Assist with the monthly accounts payable accrual process to ensure all incurred expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Working experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Working experience with a Bank disbursement portal is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration is preferred.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employment Type

• Exempt

Salary

• The estimated base salary for this role is between $49,920 and $70,921. The salary range reflects the target range for new hires across all US locations and is dependent on factors such as skill set and experience.

Location Type

• Remote

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

Platform Science offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular, full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• AD&D and life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more detailed information, please refer to the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees, available at: https://www.platformscience.com/benefits.