Accounts Payable Representative

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation•Wayne, PA

About The Position

LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent family-owned building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share.

Requirements

1-2 years experience in a business environment.
Excellent Customer Service Skills are required.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong MS Excel skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Accounts Payable is preferred.
Experience with integrated accounting systems

Responsibilities

Compiles, tracks and enters invoices from vendors, verifying information and posting details to the accounts payable system(s).
Ensures timely vendor payments through accounts payable check voucher system or via ACH electronic payment.
Negotiates vendor electronic payment float times (days) to eliminate paper-based vendor arrangements.
Resolves vendor account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and posts adjustments.
Resolves any vendor open items shown on monthly statements of account.
Audits employee expense reports by verifying authorization and compliance with company travel and entertainment policy.
Verifies new vendor information including W-9 Taxpayer ID requests and 1099 reporting information.
Responsible for implementation of company Claims and Adjustment, Corrections and crediting policies.
Distributes and reconciles petty cash (weekly).
Responsible for maintaining excellent vendor accounting relationships and providing required customer service.
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.