Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!POSITION SUMMARYThe Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for a range of general tasks associated with processing accounts payable, expense reporting and vendor relationship response. The ideal candidate will possess their Bachelor's degree in a business-related field of study and 1-3+ years of relevant office administration work experience. This role reports to the Financial Reporting Director and is based out of our Cherry Hill, New Jersey location.Primary Responsibilities include:Responsible for all accounting work associated with processing accounts payable and vendor relationshipresponses including:review and verify invoices and check requestsset invoices up for paymentprepare and perform payment runs for checks and EFTspost transactions to journals, ledgers and other recordsreconcile accounts payable transactionsprepare analysis of various G/L accountsresearch and resolve invoice and un-vouchered receipt discrepanciescorrespond with vendors and internal client's inquiriesmaintain vendor records through imaging systemproduce monthly reports and assist in the month end closing processAssist other departmental leads with their departmental expense review and investigationProvide support during the quarter end review and year-end auditMaintain company internal controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirementsUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, etc.Perform other related duties as required and assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Required Qualifications1 to 3 years of relevant work experienceExcellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly ExcelAwareness of technology as a means of communication and efficiency preferredHighly detail oriented and organized in workAbility to work independently, prioritize and meet assigned deadlinesMust be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a drive to succeedAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, managementand external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, and problem solvingExcellent time management skillsAdditional Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, mathematics, or business- related fieldExperience in the food/beverage industryExperience in Manufacturing or production environmentProven organizational skillsAbility to direct, coach and train othersConsultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONSThis position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 - 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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