The Accounts Payable Associate performs a variety of accounts payable processing responsibilities. This position is responsible for the timely processing of accounts payable invoices into the system and pursuing additional verification/approval as needed. The S Accounts Payable Associate maintains efficient and accurate files for reference and compliance, and may work with more senior accounting staff, divisional staff, or vendors to resolve general issues.
Essential Functions

• Helps and training to less knowledgeable staff members, acts on the Managers behalf in her absence. May quality check the work of others.
• Prepares Check Runs, ACH, Wire and Credit Card Payments
• Ensures compliance with payment schedules to maximize discount opportunities if applicable.
• Performs accurate data entry of invoices into the system, including but not limited to steel, freight, and other miscellaneous invoices, as well as expense reports.
• Reviews and codes all expense reports for compliance to Travel and Expense Policy
• Performs data entry of Garnishments received from the Payroll Department
• Verifies divisional payables, makes necessary corrections.
• Contacts various department personnel to resolve discrepancies or problems; answers inquiries regarding work being performed.
• Reviews statements from miscellaneous vendors and verifies to make sure all invoices have been received and sent to corporate for payment.
• Maintains, prepares, and mails out 1099s to vendors by the deadline set by the IRS.
• Protects Organization by keeping information confidential.

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES

• REQUIRE High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 years of related prior work experience with strong, proven accounting knowledge
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Lawson
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to quality and accuracy
• PREFERRED Knowledge of company production control and financial software
• Ability to collect, consolidate, extract, and summarize data from multiple locations and systems effectively and efficiently.
• Proven teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.