• Accounts Payable Specialist

    Whirlpool Corporation (Benton Harbor, MI)


    **Requisition ID:** 69794

     

    About Whirlpool Corporation

     

    Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including _Whirlpool_ , _KitchenAid_ , _JennAir, Maytag_ , _Amana,_ _Brastemp_ , _Consul_ , and _InSinkErator_ . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

     

    This role in summary

     

    Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Accounts Payable Specialist.

     

    Accounts Payable Specialist will foster relationships with suppliers supporting Whirlpool's vision to be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. This position is responsible for managing the Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of reporting and controls involving Finance processes to ensure operational excellence.

     

    Accounts Payable Specialist will support accurate applications of vendor credits and payments, performing deep root-cause analysis of any payment issues and preparing reports to share those results with internal partners. This includes problem resolution and driving continuous improvement through process enhancements, identifying and reconciling disputed amounts and initiating debit or credit memos for discrepancy resolution. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to interface with external vendors and internal procurement, logistics, and finance teams to optimize cash flow and maintain a healthy supply chain.

     

    This entry-level position within Whirlpool’s Business Unit Services provides career opportunities for upward mobility.

     

    The position does not offer remote or alternative work arrangements. This position is located at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Southwest Michigan and is required to be in office 5 days per week.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + Monitor and support accounts payable processes

    + Apply root-cause analysis of credit/payment issues

    + Prepare and report results of analysis

    + Manage reporting and controls involving Finance processes

    + Support payment and approval guidelines

    Minimum requirements

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

    + 1+ years of Accounting experience (experience may include internships, co-ops or academics)

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + Ability to identify and implement process improvements, prepare and analyze data to provide meaningful recommendations to leadership

    + Excellent computer skills on a wide range of applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, SAP, Google, etc

    + Experience in supplier management and invoice processing with emphasis on internal routines

    + Excellent communicator, possess good analytical and problem solving skills, act independently and negotiate win-win solutions with a wide range of suppliers and internal Whirlpool process partners

    + Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skillsRSRWH

     

    What we offer

     

    Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

     

    Additional information

     

    Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

     

    Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

     

    + **Always On Flexibility** - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

    + **Two-Week Work from Anywhere** - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

    + **Sabbatical** - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

     

    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

    See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

     

    Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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