What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, AP position at LCI Brand?
ABOUT LCI
The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:
- EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
- BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
- SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
- SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Coordinator, AP under general direction, serves as liaison with departments and vendors to provide timely processing and quality assurance of voucher disbursements; verifies supporting documentation; coordinates print cycles, follow-up activities, and problem resolution; maintains and files voucher records and files.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Durham, NC- Hybrid
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verify invoices by matching item descriptions, quantities and prices to original purchase orders, confirming receipt of goods and posting into the accounting system for payment.
- Processing invoices in a timely manner in order to take advantage of all vendor discounts.
- Review daily/weekly exception reports and work closely with Purchase Order user group to resolve issues.
- Processing checks for payment, including matching invoices to the checks prior to signature and disbursing checks after they have been signed.
- Significant communication with LCI vendors and suppliers to resolve purchasing/shipping/receiving issues related to inventory.
- Research vendor/supplier issues including credit memos and outstanding balances for monthly statements.
- Maintain files for A/P Records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree; equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Two years work experience in a related position.
- Knowledge of accounting and purchasing.
- Ability to interpret accounts and records.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain schedules.
- Knowledge of automated ERP systems and MSOffice.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Why LCI?
- Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
- Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
- Competitive salary and compensation
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Ten paid holidays annually
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- On-site Health and Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
