A/P Support Specialist
Republic Services
Manages purchase orders, vendor relations, and AP exception handling for field divisions.
3 days ago ago
$20 - $30
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
What you would be doing
check distribution
epro reporting
vendor negotiation
requisition creation
invoice reconciliation
ap liaison
- Organizes and distributes checks that are mailed directly to the division.
- Helps monitor and manage ePro reporting.
- Adheres to Company policies and procedures, including ensuring compliance with levels of authority policy.
- Coordinates bidding and selection for local goods or services for which no preferred provider exists.
- Negotiates payment terms and discounts with local vendors and proposes ideal options for payment method (check, ACH, PCard).
- Works with various field organization levels on their purchasing needs.
- Monitors and facilitates the receiving of goods or services on a daily basis and follows-up with division personnel in a timely manner.
- Coordinates and creates requisitions for orders for the assigned divisions.
- Utilizes preferred vendors when fulfilling sourcing requests.
- Coordinates with Environmental and/or Landfill Managers when creating requisitions for more complex post-collection orders.
- Scans and sends locally received invoices to the centralized processor when necessary.
- Submits vendor add or change requests to Corporate and ensures all proper paperwork is attached, including certificate of insurance and W9 form.
- Identifies error trends, researches root cause for errors and works with others in the business unit to implement preventative solutions.
- Assists controllers with month-end accrual and regularly reviews to clear issues and exceptions.
- Serves as back up for fellow employees in the same role.
- Escalates purchasing consolidation opportunities to Procurement.
- Acts as the primary liaison between multiple divisions and centralized AP processor and follows-up on outstanding escalation items.
- Researches and resolves assigned exceptions identified during the invoice reconciliation process (IR); reconciles IRs accordingly.
What you bring
accounts payable
purchasing
microsoft office
ariba
high school
2 years
- Takes responsibility to understand work assignments and takes initiative to consult management when task or assignment is unclear.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two years of related experience in an office environment that provided a general understanding of accounting and a thorough understanding of purchasing and accounts payable.
- Knowledge of accounts payable and purchasing functions.
- Understands basic accounting and ensures proper general ledger account coding for purchases.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Experience with Ariba systems (or another electronic procure-to-pay system).
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
- Basic understanding of Sarbanes Oxley 404 guidelines.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Great Place to Work
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
- It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
- Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
- Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
- Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
- Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
- Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
- Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
- Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
- Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
- Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
- Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
- Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.
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