What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable (Business Services Specialist) position at Wolverine Pipe Line Company?
Business Services Specialist
Wolverine Pipe Line Company is a transportation service company, headquartered in Portage, Michigan and incorporated in 1952. We have over 85 employees in the three states we operate in – Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Wolverine operates 700 miles of active steel pipeline, connecting Chicago refineries to terminals in Michigan and Northwest Indiana and moving product west to east. We transport over 350,000 barrels or 14.7 million gallons of refined products a day. Wolverine also provides approximately 30% of Michigan’s daily refined products supply. We deliver the products that fuel the nation.
Wolverine does not own the product we ship. We are strictly a transport vehicle for our customers, much like UPS or FedEx is for packages. The Federal Government regulates the tariffs Wolverine charges to transport products between origins and destinations.
Why Should You Apply?
- We hire for the long term and we invest in your success.
- We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays and 401k with company matching and additional company contribution after one year of service.
- Excellent compensation.
- Low employee turnover rate.
Benefits:
Wolverine offers a competitive Total Rewards Package that consists of:
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Employee Recognition Programs
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
Participates in a team environment providing accounts payable and other administrative services to the organization. Individual desk responsibilities will vary, but may include activities related to accounting, audit, procurement, contract administration, records management, telecommunications, meeting coordination, and general office support and reception. May also lend support on special work projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Not all inclusive)
- Accounts Payable
- Processing invoices
- Vendor Correspondence
- 1099 Compliance
- Escheated Check Reviews
- Office Support Including Reception, Phones, Organizing Mail, Ordering Supplies
- Expense Report processing for applicable vendor invoices
Other Support Activities as Assigned: (Not all inclusive)
- Credit Card User Administration
- Procurement:
- Manage Purchase Orders and Invoices within the Procurement Software
- Verify invoice quantities, rates, and terms to POs
- Create Excel file exports and compliance reports
- Regular attendance
Education, Prior Work Experience, and Specialized Skills and Knowledge:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Requires critical thinking skills, ability to assimilate information, compile and prepare reports often including conclusions and recommendations for solutions and process improvements on various administrative tasks
- High attention to detail
- Results oriented; ability to maintain focus and perseveres in the face of obstacles
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills including Word, Excel, Procurement software experience
Physical Environment/ Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment
- Occasional travel
- Occasional climbing stairs, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and bending
- Frequently reaching for and gripping objects
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
- Frequent sedentary position
- Frequent telephone use and reading
- Frequent use of office equipment
Other: Access to proprietary and confidential information
It is the policy of Wolverine Pipe Line Company to provide equal employment opportunity in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations to individuals who are qualified to perform job requirements regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or other legally protected status. Preemployment drug testing applies to all selected candidates.