Accounts Payable Analyst I

The Accounts Payable Analyst analyzes and processes Accounts Payable for the Water Heater, Air Conditioning, Replacement Parts, Canada, and Corporate Divisions. This position requires ensuring vendor payments are made per agreed upon payment terms, addressing Rheem vendor inquires, and processing PO and non-PO invoices within the Esker optical recognition solution and Oracle Accounts Payable. Additionally, this role entails reviewing the work of the Accounts Payable Specialists, supporting process improvement initiatives, and working in coordination with the Nuevo Laredo and Atlanta Shared Services teams.

This position will support Rheem North America, based in Montgomery, AL. This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

• Reconciles vendor account statements with the data in Esker and Oracle Accounts Payable to identify and address vendor payment issues.
• Reviews and approves the invoice processing activities of the Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Ensures adherence to vendor payment terms and timely and appropriate communication with vendors.
• Works in coordination with the Nuevo Laredo and Atlanta-based Accounts Payable teams in support of standardized processes and optimal support of the operating units.
• Serves as a key contact for internal stakeholder inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or other finance-related field.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly and concisely with vendors.
• Ability to adapt to new processes, procedures, and team structures.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to compose responses to vendors in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, auditors, and division accounting groups.
• Ability to organize and analyze data using Excel pivot tables and V Lookups.
• Experience using Esker and Oracle Accounts Payable.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Esker and Oracle Accounts Payable.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.