Accounting Assistant

Job Overview

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for analyzing and processing Accounts Payable transactions including verifying and reconciling invoices timely and accurately.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes in a timely manner.
• Review non-PO invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Research and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Answer all vendor inquires.
• Back up Senior Accounting Assistant as needed
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Accounts Payable processes and procedures.
• Assists with special projects, as necessary.  
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• No travel required.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates’ Degree.
• 3 plus years of accounts payable experience
• SAP experience.
• Prior Manufacturing Accounts Payable experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.