Accounts Payable 1

Bennington Pontoon Boats•Elkhart, IN

12h

About The Position

Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN. The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for oversite of accounts paid through the accounting department. Key job responsibilities will include entering invoices and issuing payments, as well as tracking/evaluating day-to-day activities. The Accounts Payable Associate will assist in developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting information, as well as ensuring all transactions are recorded appropriately. This individual will work closely with our financial management team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar desired. or equivalent qualification or a combination of job-related education
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role or function, ideally within a manufacturing environment and/or in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Understanding of SOX compliance preferred
ERP experience preferred
Skilled in cross- communication skills including strong phone etiquette skills
Willingness to work extra hours as needed
functional collaboration
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work autonomously
Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
Strong time management skills
Strong interpersonal and

Responsibilities

Process invoices and outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data
Prepare payments, update invoices, and bank deposits when necessary
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Verify discrepancies and resolve clients billing issues
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements detailing accounts payable
Assist with internal and external audits
Assist with month end close processes, including account reconciliations, internal controls, and preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Assist with the engagement of various Polaris corporate accounting functions and initiatives