Accounts Payable Specialist Job

Primary location: Gilberts, Illinois 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $70,080 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Reporting to the Controller – TURF, the Accounts Payable Specialist would support the accounts payable function to ensure accurate and on-time processing of vendor related transactions, plus supporting other accounting functions as needed.  The Accounts Payable Specialist must adhere to our guiding principles of integrity, commitment and excellence.

 

What You'll Do

 

Level I (Grade 5)

• Charge expenses to accounts and departments by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment;
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions, enter credit cards purchase charges and reconcile account,
• Create new vendors in local ERP, enter vendor invoices and credits.
• Manage shared inbox and provide timely responses timely and accurately.
• Handle special projects as needed.
• Handle daily administrative tasks (e.g., data administration, accounting support, etc.).
• Handle all information confidentially and with discretion.
• Work with/learns modern technology.

 

Level II (Grade 6)

• Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconcile various accounts payable GLs on the balance sheet monthly
• Charge expenses to accounts and departments by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
• Resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling, and preparing payments.
• Issue stop-payments in the bank
• Reimburse employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling vendor agings.
• Maintain historical records electronically on Sharepoint or local repositories.
• Issue 1099s
• Identify and champions productivity initiatives.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

 

 

What will make you successful

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to organize and present materials to various levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new technique