Accounts Payable Coordinator III

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Job Summary:

This position will process payments and invoices by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in E1. This role is responsible for initiating or approving ACH and wire transfers and will create month end accruals for accounting and provide guidance to suppliers, plants, and other departments on Accounts Payable best practices

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Review vendor invoices and credits for accuracy before submitting for data entry . Manage recurring invoices for routine payments to select vendors.
• Communicate with La-Z-Boy business users and suppliers to address invoice and payment issues.
• Respond to requests for vendor credit references. Process weekly payments (check, ACH, credit card, and wire transfers) and reconcile payments at the end of day.
• Initiate and approve wire transfers and maintain vendor templates within the company banking system
• Review the outstanding issue logs daily and resolve invoice issues timely.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and communicate with suppliers to correct discrepancies
• Record Concur expense reports in E1 general ledger by import
• Prepare month end accruals for the accounting department, and close open receipts
• Create and update department procedures
• Participate or lead projects to increase efficiency in Accounts Payable.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position processes approximately 12,000 payments to vendors per month for the La-Z-Boy Inc, US Manufacturing, US Distribution, US and Canada Retail locations, Joybird and Casegoods divisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience

Efficient and accurate data entry skills to process high volumes of invoices and payments.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Excellent organization and planning skills.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, La-Z-Boy Business users, and external suppliers.

• Must be flexible, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure, multi-task with little supervision
• High degree of problem-solving skills and a self-starter
• Fully proficient with processing high volume payments

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree in accounting

Oracle E1

Concur expense reporting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment / no specific or unusual or environmental demands.

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 incumbent for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40