What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Link-Belt Cranes?
Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes. Founded over 150 years ago, with corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, join an organization that understands its greatest resource is people and they are what makes the difference.
Currently we have an Accounting Specialist role open on 1st shift. The Accounting Specialist will coordinate and facilitate efficient payment processing which includes monitoring AP productivity, problem resolution, and training the AP clerks. Administer the PNC Purchasing card/travel system and facilitate the Finance Record Retention Policy. This position will also provide general accounting functions.
Essential functions of the position include:
- Train and coordinate work of A/P clerks. Ensuring established A/P procedures and processes are performed
- Electronically download bank daily cash report. Audit for accuracy and record all disbursement and cash receipts
- Perform daily electronic payments in the form of ACH’s and/or wire transfers to various companies
- Control and reconcile the petty cash account
- Process all invoices to be paid in a foreign currency. This includes calculating the currency variance and the purchase price variance on each invoice
- Perform reconciliations, analysis and maintenance on assigned accounts
- Maintain monthly expenses on legal professional fees, rental car fees, dues and contributions and donations
- Administrator for finance record retention
- Administrator of PNC purchasing card/vendor card program
- Participate in other duties or special projects as assigned
General qualifications for this role:
- HS diploma or GED required
- Two-year degree preferred in Accounting or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years accounting experience
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Understanding of currency conversion rates
- Analytical skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel
*Link-Belt Cranes does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies**
