Accounts Payable Specialist

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Full Time ASSOCIATE Madison, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a national logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. In the 21st century we live in a business culture that demands cost and logistical efficiencies combined with increased productivity. Lanter's strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the automotive and agricultural manufacturing marketplace.

We see a bright future on the road before us and we are very excited about bringing our solutions to a variety of new industries.

The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables:

• Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything
• Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way
• Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn
• We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus
• Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do
• We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other
• We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business
• We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports Lanter Delivery Systems by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and issuing approved payments. This role codes invoices, maintains accurate records in Great Plains, and responds to questions about invoices and payments. The position also supports monthly phone and internet reporting while protecting confidential company, client, and team member information.

Essential Duties and Key Deliverables:

• Collect assigned vendor invoices from multiple sources and enter invoice information into Great Plains.
• Code invoices to the appropriate accounts accurately and on time.
• Verify and reconcile invoice information and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Process approved customer claims and enter payments into Great Plains.
• Generate monthly phone and internet reports, verify the information received, and confirm payments are processed.
• Respond promptly and courteously to questions and requests about assigned invoices.
• Protect company assets and confidential client, team member, and company information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Apply Lanter Delivery Systems Non-Negotiables in daily work and service to internal teams and external contacts.

Required

Experience and Skills:

• Experience working in accounts payable and processing invoices and payments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication, listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with accounting software such as Net Suite.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office…