Franklin Electric

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Payables Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this key role, you’ll take ownership of vendor payment accuracy, ensure timely processing of invoices, and maintain strong relationships with both internal partners and external vendors. Your commitment to precision and efficiency will directly support the integrity of our financial operations and contribute to the continued success of our organization.

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

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What you will be doing:

• Processes, verifies, and distributes and voids disbursement checks as needed.
• Handling of Vendor Maintenance with setting up new vendors & maintaining any changes.
• Receives and processes statements/invoices; researches payments when questions arise.
• Researches vendor credits & debits when received.
• Assists other departments and vendors with questions and problem solves as needed.
• Processes monthly received not invoiced write-offs.
• Sorts and distributes mail to the accounting department as needed.
• Updates/balances the prepaid account list.
• High degree of organizational and detail-oriented process where quality of work is key.
• Performs as a team player with occasional team back up.

Who we want:

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

• Associate's degree in accounting or a related field (preferred).
• One to three years of relevant education or experience in accounting or a related field (required).
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs

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