Accounts Payable Associate

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

nVent is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our Accounts Payable operations by ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication, and continuous improvement are valued. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors while contributing to the efficiency and integrity of our financial processes.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will gain hands-on experience by:

• Serving as a primary point of contact for nVent employees regarding payable invoices and issue resolution.

• Processing a high volume of invoices (100-200+ per day), including three-way matching, two-way matching, non-PO invoices, and intercompany invoices.

• Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail by obtaining proper approvals in accordance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) guidelines and maintaining compliance with SOX controls.

• Applying strong analytical skills to work directly with vendors to reconcile accounts and resolve outstanding invoice discrepancies.

• Calculating and applying use tax as required, in compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.

• Assisting with GRNI and RNV reporting by actioning and monitoring assigned items and coordinating with General Ledger and AP Analysts to resolve discrepancies.

• Communicating effectively with vendors, colleagues, internal departments, and management to support timely issue resolution.

• Managing multiple priorities and embracing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Taking initiative and leveraging prior Accounts Payable experience to support sound decision-making and escalating issues as needed to supervisor.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation within Accounts Payable function.

• Assisting other team members as needed to ensure overall team success.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration orFinance preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment preferred.

• Must be fully bilingual, strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish is required.

• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, M3, and Esker (AP workflow software) is required.

• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft and Windows-based applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• The ability to multitask, work independently, and learn quickly, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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