Accounts Payable Clerk

Federal Signal Openings•Streator, IL

3d•$22 - $26

About The Position

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive 1000+ vendor invoices and expense vouchers per month and enter for payment Resolve invoice issues/discrepancies timely Work with vendors, Cost Accountant, Receiving, Purchasing and other departments to obtain approvals and resolve problems Maintain effective relationships with all vendors and employees Review monthly statements from vendors to ensure the accounts are kept up-to-date Create and review daily batch edit reports of entered invoices. Stamp and file entered invoices according to A/P procedures Process weekly check runs Create and review weekly Cash Requirements Report Obtain proper signatures on checks Mail/distribute payments according to Corporate Treasury Review Unvouchered Report for possible errors and resolve all issues > 90 days old Determine payment of checks at period end based on Corporate Cash Flow needs Complete Internal Control testing for the Sarbanes Oxley Expenditure Cycle Audit in accordance with Corporate guidelines Responsible for other AP functions as deemed necessary Prepare monthly account reconciliations including bank reconciliations as needed Backup for Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk Backup for switchboard operator Sort and distribute incoming mail Deliver outgoing mail to Post Office Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 2+ years Accounts Payable experience required Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and JD Edwards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well with all levels of the organization Excellent organizational skills Must be able to manage multiple tasks at one time Ability to resolve problems effectively EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent required. Salary Range - $22-$26/hour Benefits of Employment: In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. About Us: Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com . The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] . All other applications must be submitted online.

Requirements

2+ years Accounts Payable experience required
Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and JD Edwards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with all levels of the organization
Excellent organizational skills
Must be able to manage multiple tasks at one time
Ability to resolve problems effectively
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Receive 1000+ vendor invoices and expense vouchers per month and enter for payment
Resolve invoice issues/discrepancies timely
Work with vendors, Cost Accountant, Receiving, Purchasing and other departments to obtain approvals and resolve problems
Maintain effective relationships with all vendors and employees
Review monthly statements from vendors to ensure the accounts are kept up-to-date
Create and review daily batch edit reports of entered invoices.
Stamp and file entered invoices according to A/P procedures
Process weekly check runs
Create and review weekly Cash Requirements Report
Obtain proper signatures on checks
Mail/distribute payments according to Corporate Treasury
Review Unvouchered Report for possible errors and resolve all issues > 90 days old
Determine payment of checks at period end based on Corporate Cash Flow needs
Complete Internal Control testing for the Sarbanes Oxley Expenditure Cycle Audit in accordance with Corporate guidelines
Responsible for other AP functions as deemed necessary
Prepare monthly account reconciliations including bank reconciliations as needed
Backup for Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk
Backup for switchboard operator
Sort and distribute incoming mail
Deliver outgoing mail to Post Office
Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required