Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Job Description

Modineer Group has plants in MI, MO, IN, PA, SC, WA, TX, VA, CA and Mexico. We have an immediate opening in our Finance & Accounting Department at our Headquarters on S. 11^th Street in Niles, MI. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist with a focus on process improvements.

Essential Duties:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• 3-way match of PO, Invoice, Receipt
• Process/Audit credit card bills
• Process Payments: ACH files, positive pay files, obtain signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
• Collect W-9 for new vendor setups and 1099 maintenance
• Process 1099’s annually
• Respond to all vendor inquiries, reconcile statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Reconcile AP Aging, Suspense, Receipts & Unvouchered reports for items over 60 days
• Assist in month end closing including AP accruals
• Maintain files and document AP procedures thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting principles
• Maintains Use Tax Files for state payment and assists with Sales/Use Tax audits
• Assist with AP related Audit inquires and pulls documentation as needed
• AP backup for other consolidated companies
• Assist with other projects as needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred
• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred
• Plex or Netsuite experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch
• Must be able to handle multiple computer systems
• Must enjoy process improvements
• Must have strong work ethic and core values of: attitude, effort, trust
• Must be able to follow standard procedures, work independently, and as part of a team
• Reliable self-starter who is detail-oriented with a professional attitude
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, follow through and ensure timely payments
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work a 40 hour per week attendance policy
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness