Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

About Us:

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, enabling us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial applications. With 24,000 employees across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, we are united by our purpose. Join Mondi to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation.

Summary:

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (U.S./Centralized) is responsible for the accurate, timely, and standardized execution of accounts payable activities across U.S. operations, with an initial focus on raw material procurement. This role supports financial control, working capital optimization, and consistency in AP processes across multiple manufacturing sites, while helping build a centralized AP structure.

Your Mission:

• Manage end-to-end AP processing for raw material purchases across all U.S. sites

• Ensure accurate three-way matching (purchase order, goods receipt, invoice)

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to quantity, pricing, or receipt issues

• Maintain integrity of GR/IR balances and ensure timely clearing of open items

• Process invoices in a timely manner to meet vendor terms and capture discounts

• Partner with receiving teams to ensure goods receipt documentation is complete and accessible

• Coordinate with Procurement on purchase order accuracy and vendor-related issues

• Collaborate with Site Finance on postings, accrals, and issue resolution

• Engage with vendors to resolve invoicing discrepancies

• Establish and enforce standardized AP processes across all sites

• Ensure consistent documentation practices to support audit readiness and compliance

• Improve visibility and traceability of transactions through proper system usage

• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in invoice processing and discrepancy resolution

• Support implementation of a centralized AP model, beginning with raw materials

• Evaluate performance and recommend expansion into additional spend categories

• Drive continuous improvement to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency

• Promote consistent ways of working across all sites

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational finance (manufacturing preferred)

• Strong understanding of three-way matching processes

• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and finance teams

• High attention to detail and accountability for accuracy

Our Offer:

• Base salary range of $55K – $70K, with variable bonus
• An interesting and impactful role within a global packaging and paper organization
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration

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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. 

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

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