Accounts Payable

Responsible to support the accounting department in a variety of ways to include account receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger knowledge. Able to document and organize work so final output could be duplicated / verified in an audit Must be flexible and willing to help as needed, including cross training throughout the department.

• AP
• o Process claims and resolve disputed claims between company and vendors
• o Work with agings to make sure vendors are paid in appropriate time frames
• o Invoice matching (PO, Invoice and bill of lading), proper filing and input into software
• o Ability to investigate discrepancies, work with vendors to resolve
• o Work with multiple plant and plant personnel to get documentation, resolve issues
• o Process check runs
• o Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports
• o Process PO amendments and update records
• o Credit Card Reconciliations
• o Expense Report processing and handling
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents

• Reporting to Customers on minority, sales and spend information as required
• Processing of vehicle registration for annuals license tags and trucking permits, along with tracking information for trucks and forklifts
• Vehicle fleet management reporting
• Process credit checks and applications for new vendors
• Sales tax reporting
• Other duties / ad hoc projects as assigned

• Strong and clear communication skills (spoken and written) when dealing with internal and external individuals
• Strong accounting knowledge in employment AR, AP and general ledger management
• Strong collaborative skills, able to work with various departments and a diversity of employees
• Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstruction probable actions to successful close the matter
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
• Exercise sound judgement and decision making skills and know when to elevate issues
• Approachable and professional, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
• Solid problem solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• Well organized
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• Strong and accurate data entry skills
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the business
• Dependability
• Adherence to the attendance policy

• High school diploma and equivalent training and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 5+ years with a demonstrated understanding of AR, AP and GL reconciliation required
• Professional with 5+ years’ experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing
• Strong math skills
• Skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• Experience with claims would be a benefit (Customer claims process)
• Software experience:
  Strong Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Utilize MIS software, experience with customer portals to access information