AP Specialist

SHI’s Accounts Payable Specialists are a part of the Accounting department. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all AP functions, including but not limited to, receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. A large focus is also to manage SHI’s relationship with the company’s vendors.

This position will be reporting to the SHI Somerset NJ office or Bethlehem, PA location as determined by SHI management.

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies account balances by reconciling vendor invoices against internal records.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling vendor statements and related transactions
• Collaborates with vendors and other departments to resolve purchase order or invoice discrepancies.
• Schedules timely payments to make sure that available discounts are utilized and that vendors receive payments within terms.
• Provides effective and timely feedback to inquiries coming both from internal and external sources.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with new and existing vendors

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field. Alternative would be Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• 1-2 Years experience in Accounting / Finance 

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to utilize Excel and Microsoft Office efficiently 
• Excellent communication, verbal & written skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications/Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field
• Foreign language skills
• Prior experience working with accounting applications and software

• The estimated annual pay range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status