Accounts Payable Specialist

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 30 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com. 

Role Summary:

We are in search for an energetic Accounts Payable Specialist to join our organization. This position will report to the AP supervisor.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices timely and accurately
• Works with buyers and approvers across the organization to validate and code invoices
• Works with suppliers and vendors to obtain and validate invoices
• Responds to vendor inquiries
• Navigates vendor dispute resolution
• Monitors recurring activity to identify potential missing invoices
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records
• May be asked to work on projects related to but outside traditional accounts payable

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of AP or bookkeeping experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
• Proactive in identifying issues, opportunities
• Superior organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Must have exceptional 10 key skills

Other Requirements:

• Great Plains system experience
• Ability to shift priorities and manage time effectively, completing a variety of work with changing deadlines accurately and on time. 
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and perform non-routine duties with discretion and independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team Player and Self-Starter

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.