Accounts Payable Coordinator

Empower Rental Group is hiring an Accounts Payable Coordinator (Hybrid Role) in Franklin, TN!

Empower Rental Group is a family of local equipment rental providers across the Southeastern US. We began with 3 locations in 2021 with the goal of making a difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently.  We now have over 36 locations, and we are adding an Accounts Payable Coordinator to our team at the Support Center in Franklin, TN! 

Benefits of joining the ERG Team:

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with a "buy-up" option
• Voluntary life, Accident, and LTD Disability benefit options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-paid STD Disability benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Sharing Program

 **This role will be on-site initially, then mostly remote with the expectation of reporting to the office once per week.  Candidates must be local to Nashville or within a reasonable commute radius. **

Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable department processes to ensure that monthly invoicing, preparation of vendor invoices for payment, communication with vendors regarding invoices and reconciliation of statements are completed in a timely manner for all Empower Rental Group operations.  Duties include keeping track of sales tax owed to the states, ensuring W-9’s are obtained for all vendors, and managing the year-end 1099 process. Uses an electronic invoice system for invoice capture, approval, and electronic storage. This position requires a large degree of attention to detail, sales and used tax knowledge, problem resolution, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Audit Incoming vendor invoices and match with the appropriate purchase order and/or receiving documents, reconciling any missing data or forms.
• Input invoices into the Accounts Payable module for processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements as needed and outstanding invoices/credits and request missing documents from vendors, when necessary, request a check from vendors for credits on the vendors’ account.
• Communicate with the Accounts Payable Manager on questions or problems.
• Assist Accounts Payable Manager with preparing the weekly Rentalman check runs as needed.
• Assist with reconciling the monthly aging reports
• Reconcile outstanding purchase orders.
• Responsible for managing the AP email box daily.
• Correspond with vendors' inquiries to prevent escalations in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in payments and vendor billings.
• Assist with training team members as needed.
• Follow and apply Accounts Payable Policy and procedures.
• Assist with AP monthly close activities as required.  
• Provide Customer Service phones/email
• Performs administrative duties as needed, including filing of paid invoices.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with Company’s Core Values at all times.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Assists in driving a continuous improvement strategy within the business to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Working Knowledge of Accounts Payable processing.
• Professional communication skills.
• Problem resolution and prioritization skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have strong computer knowledge in a Windows environment including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Must have at least 2 years of accounts payable experience

Empower Rental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer