Accounts Payable Specialist - Freight

Accounts Payable Specialist - Freight

Location: Corporate Office - Fort Worth, TX

$22.60-$25/hr

COMPANY

Conner Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial lumber, panel goods, and industrial wood packaging. Conner has an outstanding reputation in our industry and has been supplying forest products and wood packaging for almost 40 years. Conner has 17 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and is #2 in the U.S. market share.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Assist in month end closing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management
• Crosstrain to backup AP Lead

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 2+ years accounts payable experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MSOffice, including strong Excel skills
• Great Plains experience a plus
• Analytic skills to quickly and accurately assimilate information making sound business decisions
• Understand importance of ‘do what you say’

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

EEO Statement
Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Training & Development