Merchandiser Assistant I

Scoular • Overland Park, KS

8d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Assistant I has primary responsibility for proper control
procedures including accounts payable and all company and division policies and
procedures.
The Merchandiser Assistant I is responsible for vendor management
related to A/P including statement reconciliation, invoice management and serves
as primary communications contact. Primary function of this role is to manage
payables in a systematic and timely fashion also allowing for maximum use of
credit terms with vendors.
The Merchandiser Assistant I should exhibit
excellent teamwork with other business units and employees and assist in
training any new Merchandiser Assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and completely.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Able to work occasional overtime.
• Customer service skills and positive, persuasive, and credible attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, along with desire to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient manner including but not limited to: Process freight payments/ticket upload or creation daily. Process final settlements in a timely manner. Process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
• Assist merchandiser and customers with accounting questions.
• Assist merchandisers in any freight/logistical issues.
• Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
• Partner with internal teams to support and promote technology enhancements.
• Maintains an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
• Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve. Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
• Collaborates with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed. Required to report all perceived control policy and procedure concerns to the Assistant Controller.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees