Accounts Payable Coordinator

MKD Electric • Elgin, IL

4h

About The Position

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.
For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Accounts Payable Coordinator willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.
MKD Electric is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator. As part of this role…

Requirements

• Basic knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Professional front desk etiquette
• Ability to stay well organized, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Two-year accounts payable experience strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook applications
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Responsibilities

• Excellent phone etiquette. Answering, screening, and forwarding any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed for a 2-division company with 8 incoming phone lines.
• Proven working experience in a front office handling receptionist responsibilities
• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Takes messages when the team member is not available or routes calls to team members voicemail.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as copying, collating, creating binders or packages, faxing, filing, shredding, scanning, emailing, and mailings as assigned.
• Ensure timely processing of AP invoices for multiple companies.
• Verify that invoices are accurate and appropriately coded. Experience with AP Automation software is a plus.
• Reconcile AP vendor statements; identify, research, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Work with vendors to respond to payment inquiries, settle disputes, and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable principles and processes

Benefits

• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED