Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview:

Master Halco, North America’s leading manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. 

 

This is a very exciting time to join our company. We are continuing to grow (70 locations), introducing new products, making technological investments, and implementing innovative marketing strategies.  We are also focused on our people -- our most important resource.  At Master Halco, we believe in transparency, open communication, and rewarding success with a path to fully develop your potential while building a career.

 

Responsibilities:

• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Crosstrain with AP Staff for temporary coverage as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that all invoices are input into the system within 2 days of receipt for audit, approval, and payment.
• Ensure that invoices are properly coded and approved, according to company policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure all vendor invoice discounts are taken in a timely manner.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper accounting codes.
• Process vendor invoice uploads using Excel.
• Responsible for matching purchase orders with invoices to ensure that all invoices are paid, according to the vendor terms. 3-way and 2-way matching experience.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well those related to specific accounts from corporate employees and vendor inquires.
• Supervise AP Specialists in the above-named tasks to ensure efficient processing is executed by the entire team.
• Supervise reconciliation of vendor accounts and their balances, including debit balances and outstanding checks.
• Resolve payment issues with vendors as needed.
• Contributes to the development of processes and procedures
• Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls.
• Operate 10-key calculators, copy and scanning machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of related AP experience and/or training
• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent; 2+ years college preferred
• AP Automation experience preferred including OCR and workflow technology.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Organized and flexible with the ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment
• Advanced PC skills including Windows 11, MS One Drive.
• Proficient in Excel

 

Why Join Master Halco?

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Lucrative compensation package
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits programs
• 401 K retirement savings program with company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

MASTER HALCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER