Accounts Payable Specialist

Material Handling Inc•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Join the MHI Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist! Material Handling Inc., a leading forklift and material handling equipment provider in the Southeast. For more than 45 years, we've been thriving, and we want you to be a pivotal player in our team of over 200 employees --- spanning ten branches across AL, GA, KY, TN, and SC. At MHI, we're all about family values and hard work. We will strive to be the best overall partner supplier to all our clients, to provide opportunity for every employee to reach their full potential and maintain sustained profitability through honesty, integrity and doing the right thing. As a privately held company, we maintain the freedom to prioritize our people by upholding our culture and values while remaining competitive in the marketplace. We're seeking dedicated, collaborative individuals who thrive on tackling new challenges daily. We recognize that our employees are fundamental to our success, and we're dedicated to fostering a work environment that enables our team to reach their fullest potential. It's not just a job, it's a career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Review, approve, and process daily accounts payable invoices.
Address vendor inquiries promptly and professionally.
Analyze vendor accounts and negotiate extended terms when necessary.
Maintain organized files and prepare analyses of accounts as required.
Assist with special projects to support departmental objectives.
Compile and sort documents such as invoices and checks.
Verify and post details of business transactions accurately.
Prepare account statements, reports, and conduct thorough reviews for accuracy.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Manage data for financial data processing systems.
Review, balance, and interpret computer reports, making necessary corrections.
Provide assistance to vendors regarding accounts and procedures.
Reconcile vendor statements and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Manage credit card payments and reconcile monthly statements.
Prepare and distribute vendor packets and review vendor accounts for accuracy.
Authorize vendor payments using credit cards via various platforms.
Encode invoices in ESP and handle submission processes.
Review and approve ESP submissions for specific users.
Process automated credit card payments accurately.
Collect data extractions and images weekly, uploading them to the system.
Ensure prompt submission of receipts for reconciliation purposes.
Supervise coding requirements until approval is obtained.
Retrieve monthly credit card statements, reconcile them, and execute payment procedures accordingly.