Job Description

American Battery Solutions has an opening for an Accounts Payable Administrator in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Job Summary The Accounts Payable Administrator will serve as a key contact with our internal business stakeholders and external customers/vendors addressing AP Invoice related inquiries. Research will be completed via various systems and will also include reporting and vendor statement reviews. This position is responsible for managing a fast paced, high-volume environment, while providing internal and external customers professional assistance and support.
Responsibilities

• A/P inbox management including drafting responses to vendor inquires and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Match invoices to purchase order receipts in Plex.
• Enter manual invoices for services rendered, utilities, etc.
• Research and resolve any items with discrepancies.
• Perform vendor account analysis and reconciliation as necessary.
• Prepare payments for local and international vendors via checks, ACH payments and wire transfers.
• General administrative tasks.
• Report the progress of tasks on a regular basis.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Three years Accounts Payable experience.
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting or similar business-related field.
• Experience with accounting functions within an ERP system.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Exceptional phone etiquette and capacity to always provide exceptional customer service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self-and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors.

Why Join Us American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and competitive salary to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
About Us At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world\xe2\x80\x99s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be at the center of it here!
AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.