Accounts Payable Assistant

WHO ARE WE: BlackHawk Industrial provides you the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions. We truly believe in the importance of the local relationships with the customers we service. Our employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of our customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We distinguish ourselves as the #1 choice of industrial manufacturers who are in need of Technical Service and Production Savings.

We are BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE, and SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE.

SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Assistant supports vendor communication, ensuring that requests are processed in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Personally exhibits, recruits and coaches associates consistent with Core Behaviors
• Responsible for promoting culture of safety
• Review and resolve internal A/P helpdesk tickets
• Verify vendor change requests
• Resolve incoming vendor inquiries through the AP Help email inbox
• Answer incoming vendor calls received in the A/P phone queue
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• Perform all work in accordance to ISO processes and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Knowledgeable in MS Office 
• Experience in Prophet 21 desirable
• Proven customer service skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct supervisory responsibility. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required
• 2 to 4 years accounts receivable or general accounting experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee is regularly required to speak and understand English, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to use computer and other equipment.
• Employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to _25_ pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.

PPE REQUIRED: 

• Wrist rests for keyboard and mouse pad.

OTHER INFORMATION:

BHID policy requires all potential employees to undergo pre-employment background and drug screening. This is a standard procedure we follow to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

BENEFITS:

• 401K Plan and Company Match 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Paid Time Off 

*BlackHawk Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer