Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

Company DescriptionAt Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.As pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.Job DescriptionPrimary Function of Position:The Sr Accounts Payable Specialist will verify all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. SAP and Coupa will be the tools used to process invoices, generate reports, respond to inquiries, and reconcile vendor accounts. The Sr Accounts Payable Specialist will verify and balance accounts payable records and provide resolution for any AP discrepancies.Roles And ResponsibilitiesProcess assigned payable documents based on AP Work Distribution ListObtain necessary approvals based on the company signature authority limits policyEnter payable documents in SAP and Coupa using the appropriate matching methodsInteract with internal and external vendors and maintain a professional relationshipResearch and resolve issues and discrepancies in a timely mannerEnsure that vendor discounts are takenReview and reconcile vendor statements on regular basisWork closely with Purchasing and Receiving teams to resolve issues and discrepanciesResearch and adjust the outstanding GR/IR balance to ensure there are no material and aged items in the balanceEnsure that credits for returns are received and processed immediatelyProvide copy of invoices booked to specific GL accounts as requiredProcess weekly payment runs and prepare/submit wire transfer payment requestsProvide supporting documents for SOX control assessment.Perform special projects and ad hoc requests.Perform GL account reconciliations and perform analysis of flux.Work closely with Purchasing and Receiving teams to resolve issues and discrepancies with Workshops and face to face meetings.Invest in relationships: enhance business collaboration with internal and external vendors and maintain a professional relationship.Provide support on escalations to analyze and resolve issues for service deviation in a timely mannerProvide support with internal and external audit requestsQualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:BA in Accounting preferredExperience in SAPDesirable Experience Coupa or other invoice workflow tools4+ years heavy volume full-charged accounts payable experienceKnowledge of standard accounts payable policies, procedures and regulationsUnderstanding of basic accountingAble to multi-task and prioritize workload for better control and efficiencyExperience with two and three-way matching processExcellent planning and organizational skillsExcellent Team Player AttitudeEnglish and German requiredAdditional InformationIntuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.Shift: Day