Accounts Payable Specialist

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Elkton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
A minimum of one (1) year experience.
Basic data entry, 10-key and word processing skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Excellent grammar, verbal and writing skills.
Excellent analytical skills, resourceful and well organized.
Good telephone skills.
Comfortable performing multi-faceted tasks in conjunction with day to day activities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful and flexible.
Functions well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AS400, J.D. Edwards preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting and standard accounts payable procedures, policies and standards.
Technical aptitude for working with various financial systems and software.

Responsibilities

Review and process trade and/or expense vendor invoices for payment.
Responsible for the communication, escalation, and resolution of exception invoices, payment disputes, and preparation and entry of invoice or MCB chargeback repayment requests.
Receive and review purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
Match original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders, receiving paperwork, or other supporting documentation; perform calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and make modifications as necessary. Ensure all supporting documentation is provided timely upon request and in preparation for check processing.
Review voucher entry for accuracy prior to posting the batch for payment.
Support workflow efficiencies and adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures to provide ongoing feedback to management, while making recommendations for corrective action or process improvement opportunities.
Proactively communicate with the, A/P Lead and A/P Supervisor regarding the status and resolution of outstanding invoices, disputed payments, and exception invoice processing issues.
Promote, develop, and enrich internal and external customer relationships.
Accurately prepare voucher adjustments for approval and entry into the A/P system.
Must maintain good attendance.
Maintain safe work practices.
Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
Other duties and special projects as requested.