Accounts Payable Specialist

Brandeis Machinery, Louisville, KY - Corporate Office is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. Hiring Immediately!

Summary: Will help maintain the organizations accounting principles, practices, procedures and strategic plan which will include identifying opportunities for and implementing internal controls. This position will be a key liaison between the accounting department and operational management.

Responsibilities: Perform daily and monthly activities in the corporate accounting office in Louisville, KY to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Issues stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Assists with mail processing and delivery.
• Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Assistance with various audits (external financial statement audit, sales tax audits, etc.)
• Assistance with various accounting department projects and initiatives

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Minimum three years of relevant previous accounts payable experience
• Ability to critically analyze data and determine its validity
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and continuously improve
• Possession of strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Talent for working with all levels of staff and management effectively
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheet functions
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must pass a background check, employment physical and drug screen

We offer a Full Benefits Package including Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and Vacation with credit for years of previous employment. We also offer a positive work environment that recognizes integrity, and respect for others. 

Organizational Structure: Will report directly to the Assistant Controller and will have regular interactions with all departments including, but not limited to sales, rental, procurement, parts, service, inventory control and credit. There are currently no direct reports to this position.

Apply online with resume uploaded or on company website.