Accounts Payable Specialist

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About Hawkins:
Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. Learn more about us at

About the Job:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, check requests and refund requests. This position provides support to all levels across multiple departments across the organization and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

• Process purchase order, non-purchase order and freight invoices, working with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure all vendor invoices and credit memos are accurately entered and ensuring invoices are paid on time and early payment discounts are taken.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and wires).
• Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
• Research aging items on the Received not Vouchered Report.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and supporting documents.
• Provide excellent customer service to vendors and internal partners.
• Model a continuous improvement mindset, identifying process improvements and efficiencies.
• Follow SOX procedures and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Post high school education preferred.
• Accounts Payable or other accounting experience required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook). Knowledge and use of ERP systems, JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Ability to achieve results independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to multitask and work well while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent at problem solving

Ability to work in an office setting. Travel not required.

Expected Compensation: $ + 5% Bonus Eligibility.

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Chemical Manufacturing