Interaction: The Vendor Relations Associate interacts with the AP associates, vendors, Corporate associates, store personnel and Finance associates.
· Professionally communicate with vendors through email and phone calls.
· Research past due invoices and shortage claims.
· Research cost difference claims and unresolved freight claims.
· File all vendor disputes, enter vendor notes, and distribute to appropriate areas for review.
· Timely follow-up on outstanding vendor disputes and issues, until resolved.
· Ensure all changes are submitted accurately and timely to update the vendor master file.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
General and Supervisory Responsibilities:
· Assist with the training of new hires and development of training material.
· Cross train on other department duties.
· Demonstrate the following culture within the Accounts Payable Department: (i) customer service, (ii) continuing process improvement, (iii) building effective working relationships with people outside the department, and (iv) personal responsibility for the integrity of all work.
Qualifications:
· High school diploma and 2-4 years of customer service experience required; 1-2 years Accounts Payable/Accounting experience a plus.
· Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent data entry, filing, and organizational skills. Detailed orientated.
· Requires the ability to produce materials within tight timeframe.
· Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
· Proficient with AS400 System and Oracle a plus.
· Fluent in English.
Bealls Inc. is a privately held company, rich in tradition,still owned by the founding family . Founded in 1915, Bealls includes over 530 stores and www.beallsflorida.com. Bealls is the destination of choice for casual lifestyle and priced right apparel and home merchandise. Bealls Department Stores and BeallsFlorida.com, are owned and operated by Beall's Department Stores, Inc and Beall's Westgate Corporation. Bealls Outlet Stores, and Burkes Outlet Stores are owned and operated by Bealls Outlet Stores, Inc. , Burkes Outlet Stores L.L.C. , and Burkes Westgate Corporation .
Your Future
Beall's, Inc. is the parent company of Beall's Department Stores, Inc., Beall's Outlet Stores, Inc., Burke's Outlet Stores, LLC, and Beall's Home Outlets. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, Beall's, Inc. performs the Distribution, Finance, Information Systems, and Human Resources functions for its retail subsidiaries allowing those companies to concentrate on merchandising, marketing and operations. Beall's, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer exciting opportunities for professional growth in a highly competitive field.
Your Workplace
Beall's employees are encouraged to set and reach their goals; they are empowered to attain high levels of success. The Beall's family of stores is committed to the support and encouragement of each employee. Our tradition includes training and promotion from within. Our strength rests on individual employees reaching their potentials. The contributions of many contribute to the common goal of providing the best customer service possible, every day.
Our criteria for selecting candidates include work experience, education and extra-curricular activities. Beall's believes in equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, cultural background or physical characteristics. A diverse workplace benefits everyone and we uphold a tradition of service to our diverse community of customers. In addition, Beall's has a long-standing commitment to a safe, drug-free and smoke-free work environment.