Accounts Payable Associate

Pella Windows & Doors • Pella, IA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for accurate and timely payment processing for Pella Corporation’s business partners across its manufacturing divisions, sales subsidiaries, and independent sales branches. The role provides high-quality financial services by following established policies and procedures, with an emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer service.

The associate processes invoices, vouchers, and payments; serves as the primary contact for assigned vendors; and responds to vendor questions and issues. The role maintains payment documentation and follows standard work procedures, manages assigned responsibilities, and collaborates with the team to cover invoice backlogs and projects. It also supports continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve time, cost, quality, and departmental efficiency while maintaining compliance with company policy, governmental regulations, and GAAP.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle, Tungsten/Readsoft/Kofax, and/or Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, vouchers, and payments.
• Serve as the first point of contact for assigned vendors, addressing questions and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Follow standard work procedures for invoice processing and maintain documentation supporting payments.
• Manage and prioritize workload and take full ownership of assigned duties.
• Maintain an assigned vendor base and develop working knowledge of other team members’ vendors.
• Work with the team, as required, to cover invoice backlogs and assigned projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in time, cost, and quality, including projects involving Finance and other functional departments.
• Eliminate waste and work with the team to create processes that are efficient and compliant with policy, governmental regulations, and GAAP.

Benefits

• Individualized talent development plans.
• Cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree