Accounts Payable Specialist

Position is In-Office at Peerless Chain (A Columbus McKinnon Company)

Accounts Payable Specialist Job Summary:

Performs daily/weekly accounting activities centered around maintenance of the general ledger, vouchering and accrual of invoices, 3-way matching purchase orders, preparation of various accounting reports and accounts payable function working with multiple plant locations/vendors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Enter and upload invoices in system.
• Sort, code and match invoices.
• Under direction of manager, prepare reports for checkrun.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Acquire proper paperwork to submit for vendor creation/modification.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Match purchase order numbers by receiving requisition for all Crosby Group.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Train in other areas of the Accounting Department to broaden skill sets and be possible backup for certain functions.

Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.):

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Business/Accounting preferred.
• Three to Five years Accounts Payable/Accounting experience preferred for payables function.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.
• Welcome challenges and work with dated systems.

Location:

Applicant must be able to periodically commute to our locations in either Winona, MN or Arlington, TX.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Kito Crosby at Peerless Chain is the world leader in the heavy lift industry. We strive to set the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise in the field. It’s our goal to exceed the expectations of our customers through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier use of support, and a value-added distribution channel.