For nearly a century Ottobock has helped people stay in motion by offering the world's best prosthetic, orthotic and medical products. From the world's most popular prosthetic knee, the computer-controlled C-Leg, to microprocessor myoelectric hands, to wheelchairs and seating products, we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. Three years ago, Ottobock entered the patient care market in North America through strategic partnerships with select best-in-class patient care providers throughout the United States.

We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant at our headquarters in Austin, TX. This position is responsible for accounting duties related to processing accounts payable for multiple company codes in a timely and accurate manner, troubleshooting problems and errors, and maintaining good working relationships with vendors. Specific responsibilities and skill set includes but are not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities: 

​​Accounts Payable 

• ​Process all incoming invoices for multiple company codes in a timely and accurate manner, with strong attention to detail. 
• ​Understanding of proper account coding depending on the type of invoice and bring attention to possible errors. 
• ​Able to communicate effectively and positively with colleagues and vendors, building and maintaining good working relationships. 
• ​Troubleshoot and research issues with vendor accounts. 
• ​Handle miscellaneous check/payment requests requiring special handling. 
• ​Responsible for vendor record maintenance and handling credit reference requests. 
• ​Utilize different payable mediums as needed including writing checks, credit card, wire transfer and ACH payments. Work with scanning systems for electronic record keeping. 
• ​Maintain organized filing system for invoicing. 
• ​Locate, retrieve and provide copies of invoices and supporting documentation when needed by colleagues or for audit purposes. 
• ​Reconcile AP accounts and action any items that are over 30 days aged for payment or collection. 
• ​Assist in accrual accounting process on monthly basis - identify recurring vs non-recurring vendors. 
• ​Makes recommendations for process improvements and ensure all procedures are documented. 

​Expense Reporting 

• ​Responsible for weekly processing of expense reports via Expense Reporting Tools including entering payment info for ACH transfers, uploading and reconciling accounting information into SAP. 
• ​Primary administrator for Concur. 
• ​Assist all Concur users by answering questions, provide training and troubleshooting issues, communicating information to users as needed. 

​General Accounting 

• ​Assist with Month end close - journal entries and reconciliations. 
• ​Assist with Sales & Use Tax management and audits. 
• ​Treasury support (Payroll and Bank) as needed. 
• ​Cross-check figures ensuring accuracy (i.e. positive pay, confirmation of wire transfers, ACH batches). 
• ​Participate in internal audit of T&E policy. 
• ​Other special projects as assigned. 
• ​1099’s. 
• ​Keep and maintain all records for 1099 reporting requirements, including obtaining current W9’s. 
• ​Assist manager with year-end processing of 1099 forms and reports. 

​Perform other duties as assigned.​ 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• ​​Work well in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment. 
• ​Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion. 
• ​Outstanding verbal and written communications skills. 
• ​Exceptional organizational skills. 
• ​Advanced problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving customer service issues. 
• ​Strong computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases. 
• ​Sharp attention to detail, very accurate and highly organized. 
• ​Ability to implement AP system moving to paperless. 
• ​Must be customer service focused and have pleasant demeanor with internal and external customers. 
• ​Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, and as a team.​ 

Education and Experience: 

• ​​Minimum of a 2-year degree with accounting emphasis.  
• ​3-5 years of accounts payable experience. 
• ​Previous experience with ERP systems - SAP is a plus. 
• ​1099 management experience.​ 

Benefits

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Company paid life insurance
• PTO
• Holidays
• Floating holidays
• Company-paid short & long-term disability 
• 401k match up to 3.5%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.