Supplier Accounts Payable LA (New Orleans)

Support Company operations through accurate and timely payments to suppliers and vendors for the Arizona Division

Key Activities Include (but not limited to):

• Match supplier invoices with purchase order, receiving documents and packing slips to ensure accuracy of payment.
• Proactively work to improve accounts payable processes and systems.
• Obtain approvals for all general payable invoices and enter into the accounts payable system.
• Properly code and record invoice to the correct department and general ledger account for payment in a timely manner.
• Maintain a current open purchase order file.
• Correspond with suppliers and respond to inquiries.
• Bill back suppliers as needed for samples, bad kegs, etc.  Follow up to collect/apply outstanding supplier receivables.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Print and process checks and maintain payables files.
• Research and provide reports as needed.
• Assist other areas of the Accounts Payable team and the Accounting Department as needed.

Requirements (include but not limited to):

• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• PC skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and Internet Explorer applications, with the ability to perform tasks on a computer;
• Accurate data entry skills, alpha and numeric; 10-key by touch;
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Highly professional and courteous, in appearance, conduct and manner, with the ability to interface well with all levels of the organization;
• Professional communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette;
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are a must, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently and handle stress in a multi-tasking environment to ensure timely completion of all duties;
• Ability to plan and prioritize work activities to meet deadlines;
• Self-starter and ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team;
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis, and ensures that work responsibilities are covered when absent;
• Extended hours may be required as service needs dictate.

Preferred:

• At least one (1) year of Accounts Payable experience;
• AS 400 and/or A/P software experience.

Additional Notes:

If applicable, candidates for this position may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle record, D.O.T. safety performance and drug/alcohol history, employment/education verification, reference checks and post-offer physical examination and drug/alcohol screening in accordance with the Company’s hiring process and substance abuse policies.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Work indoors in a sedentary office setting.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Use arms/wrists/hands/grasp throughout entire shift.  Sit, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, stand, walk and turn/pivot for up to 8 hours per day 5 days per week.
• See, hear, communicate with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.

Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC is an equal opportunity empl