Accounts Payable Associate

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leading company in the food service equipment and supplies industry and we're looking to add a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to our dynamic team. If you are passionate about numbers, problem-solving, and ensuring financial accuracy, we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to their work.

Primary Objective:
Handle daily accounts payable responsibilities and other Accounting functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager.

Reports to:

Accounting Manager

Directly Supervises:
No

Scheduled

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Working Arrangements:
Hybrid (Six-month on-site onboarding required, followed by a hybrid schedule of four in-office days and one remote day per week, contingent upon successful remote work technology setup).

• Accounts Payable (A/P) invoice entry for purchase orders, non-PO bills, freight, prepaids, etc.
• Reconcile all discrepancies on pricing, freight, order errors, etc. with vendors.
• Ensure the Accounts Payable and Pending Billing report maintains 90% current.
• A/P credit entry for vendor return authorizations, non-PO credits, rebates, etc.
• Manage the vendor returns/credit memo collection process to vendors within 30 days of receipt at the vendor location.
• Ensure the Vendor Credit report maintains 90% current.
• Manage the Accounts Payable email and ensure vendor bills are organized into Burkett folders and responses to inquiries from vendors are completed timely.
• Manage vendor statements to ensure checks are being received by vendors and all invoices have been paid within terms.
• Management of all company credit cards including documentation for receipts and monthly billing within Net Suite.
• Perform vendor terms management to ensure all discounts are properly taken, with an annual review to ensure buying group contract updates are reflected within Net Suite.
• Coordinate and complete all necessary vendor filing/electronic storage.
• Maintain a current W-9 database for all vendors.
• Maintain current Certificate of Insurance documents for service vendors.
• Manage all Burkett sales tax exemption forms by state as well as our drop ship sales tax policy.
• Assist with incoming company mail including customer check payments.
• Provide updates for all Key Performance Metrics on a weekly basis.
• Provide daily support for internal customers.
• Back-up other Accounting team members as necessary.

• Detail-oriented and very organized.
• Excellent computer skills, experience with ERP (Net Suite preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 1-3 years of accounting experience (accounts payable preferred).
• 1-3 years of business email experience (outlook preferred).
• Associate's degree or degree in progress preferred.

• Join a growing company with a strong reputation in the restaurant equipment industry.
• Play a key role in scaling and optimizing an important part of our business.
• Opportunity for growth and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The Company offers options for Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life, Paid Time Off & Holidays and a 401(k) retirement program after a 90 day waiting period (monthly entry). The company offers an employer match after 1 year of employment (quarterly entry).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer & a Drug Free Workplace.