Republic Services

Compensation

Full Description

Description: • Oversee the purchase order process from order through receiving, including exception handling • Serve as primary liaison between field operations and centralized A/P processing • Coordinate and create requisitions for assigned divisions and ensure proper GL account coding • Coordinate with Environmental and/or Landfill Managers for complex post-collection orders • Negotiate payment terms and discounts with local vendors and propose payment methods (check, ACH, PCard) • Coordinate bidding and selection for local goods or services and escalate consolidation opportunities to Procurement • Utilize preferred vendors when fulfilling sourcing requests and submit vendor add/change requests with required paperwork (certificate of insurance, W9) • Act as primary liaison for receiving and invoicing exception follow-up; research and resolve invoice reconciliation exceptions • Monitor and facilitate receiving of goods/services daily and follow up with division personnel • Identify error trends, research root causes, and work to implement preventative solutions • Scan and send locally received invoices to centralized processor and organize/distribute checks mailed to the division • Help monitor and manage ePro reporting and assist controllers with month-end accruals • Adhere to company policies and serve as backup for fellow employees and perform other job-related duties as assigned Requirements: • Experience with Ariba systems (or another electronic procure-to-pay system) • Basic understanding of Sarbanes Oxley 404 guidelines • Knowledge of accounts payable and purchasing functions • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers • High school diploma or GED • Minimum of two years of related experience in an office environment providing a general understanding of accounting and a thorough understanding of purchasing and accounts payable • Ability to work Monday - Friday; either 7-3:30pm or 8-4:30pm CST • Must live in the Heartland Area (Central Time Zone): Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky • Consistent, reliable high speed internet required Benefits: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage • Dental plans and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short- and long-term disability • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Laptop provided by Republic Services