Accounting Control Specialist

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Are you a meticulous professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring accuracy and compliance? We are currently seeking an Accounting Control Specialist to join our Supplier Services team at our HQ in Allentown, PA. The Accounting Control Specialist has primary responsibility for ensuring timely processing of payments for Air Products North America business. In addition, the Specialist will perform audits and reconciliations to support daily transactions including escheat, invoices processed, refunds, duplicated entries and SOX.

The Payment Control Specialists are expected to have a fundamental understanding of SAP specifically related to payments and associated transactions and processes managed inside and outside of the ERP environment.

What's In It for You: 

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment) 
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match  
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time  
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks) 
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit 
• Adoption assistance  
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) 
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D 
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage  
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 
• Many more supplemental benefits available 

Required Skills / Abilities: 

• Experienced team player who adapts to change and exhibits strong collaboration skills, reliability, and integrity.
• Strong computer skills including experience using SAP or other ERP systems and various productivity tools such as Excel, Outlook and MS Word.
• Basic knowledge of financial statements, purchase order processing, receiving process and accounts payable processes in an ERP environment.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation tasks for foreign and domestic wire payments including daily interactions with treasury department.
• Perform routine audits and reconciliations in compliance with internal controls including SOX.
• Maintain and process quarterly and yearly Consultant reporting.
• Proactively interact with receiving organization and procurement to ensure accounts are in balance.
• Collaborate with process owner to execute on improvement ideas.
• Provide updates to role based & process training content and job aids as needed.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax and Accounts Payable teams for payment processing. 

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma required with at least a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Prior experience processing transactions in SAP including those associated with buyer/sourcing, accounts payable, accounting or similar roles a plus.

Work Hours:

• Hybrid role
• Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.  

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.