What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate position at Blue Bird Body Company?
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this role is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage invoice problems with receiving, pricing, and other issues
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
- Communicate with vendors daily on statements and past due invoices
- Consistently pay all assigned vendor invoices according to invoice terms
- Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and delegation of authority approvals
- Work hold report daily, release 120-day non-matched receipts monthly and reconcile every 30 days at minimum
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Thorough understanding of accounts payable function
- Excellent analytical skill
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to hit deadlines without fail
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 - 4 years of accounts payable experience
WE VALUE
- Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters
- Effective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear manner
- Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives
INCLUDES
- Continued Professional Development
- Benefits including medical, dental and eye insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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Experience
Required- 2 year(s): Accounts payable experience.
Education
Required- High School or better