Accounts Payable Coordinator III

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Job Summary:

This position will process payments and invoices by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in E1. This role is responsible for initiating or approving ACH and wire transfers and will create month end accruals for accounting and provide guidance to suppliers, plants, and other departments on Accounts Payable best practices

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

Review vendor invoices and credits for accuracy before submitting for data entry . Manage recurring invoices for routine payments to select vendors.

Communicate with La-Z-Boy business users and suppliers to address invoice and payment issues.

Respond to requests for vendor credit references. Process weekly payments (check, ACH, credit card, and wire transfers) and reconcile payments at the end of day.

Initiate and approve wire transfers and maintain vendor templates within the company banking system

Review the outstanding issue logs daily and resolve invoice issues timely.

Reconcile monthly vendor statements and communicate with suppliers to correct discrepancies

Record Concur expense reports in E1 general ledger by import

Prepare month end accruals for the accounting department, and close open receipts

Create and update department procedures

Participate or lead projects to increase efficiency in Accounts Payable.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position processes approximately 12,000 payments to vendors per month for the La-Z-Boy Inc, US Manufacturing, US Distribution, US and Canada Retail locations, Joybird and Casegoods divisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience

Efficient and accurate data entry skills to process high volumes of invoices and payments.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Excellent organization and planning skills.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, La-Z-Boy Business users, and external suppliers.

Must be flexible, able to adapt to changing circumstances

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure, multi-task with little supervision

High degree of problem-solving skills and a self-starter

Fully proficient with processing high volume payments PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree in accounting

Oracle E1

Concur expense reporting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment / no specific or unusual or environmental demands.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefits for Employees in the US:

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include:
Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

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