Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate I

Job Category:
Finance & Accounting

Requisition Number: ACCOU
004810

Location:

Carlyle, IL 62231, USA

Duties & Functions:

• Review, verify, code, and process vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and timely entry into the accounting system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts and reconcile vendor statements.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payment processing, and other accounts payable activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable files, records, and documentation.
• Record, retrieve, and distribute data as needed.
• Complete miscellaneous accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Great Plains;
  Basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Skill in:
  Attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records;
  Effective written and verbal communication skills;
  Organizational and recordkeeping skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to:
  Prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment;
  Interact professionally with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Climbing:
  Less than 20%
• Crawling/Stooping:
  Less than 20%
• Hearing: 20% - 40%
• Heavy Lifting:
  Less than 20%
• Manual Dexterity:
  Less than 20%
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Less than 20%
• Speaking: 20% - 40%
• Standing:
  Less than 20%
• Visual:
  Over 70%
• Walking:
  Less than 20%

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $44,000-$50,000 USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Required:

High School or better.

Preferred:
Associates or better in Accounting.

Preferred: 1 year of accounts payable or general accounting experience

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