Job Summary:

The Accounting Associate II is responsible for processing and tracking expenses for a segment of the global supply chain. Among their responsibilities, the Accounting Associate II will run daily invoice processing/tracking, reconciliation and process improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the distribution operations and work directly with internal and external partners to assure timely auditing, coding, and payment of DC invoices
• Process accounts payable invoices and reconcile vendor accounts
• Assist in the reconciliation of operational expenses
• Respond to remittance and research requests from Vendors and Operators
• Process and analyze rate adjustments from invoices submitted by vendors
• Process all cost allocations to the invoice level for invoice approvers
• Assist in month-end research as-needed
• Special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in an accounting/finance role or three years of completed education towards bachelor’s
• degree in Accounting or a business major
• Must be detailed oriented, well organized, and demonstrate excellent follow-through skills
• Experience working in purchase ordering systems (Coupa) and a solid understanding of life cycle of purchase orders
• Ability to handle high volume workload in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong written / verbal communication
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong PC skills
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports to assist operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or equivalent years of experience
• Prior experience in Supply Chain industry
• Experience with Lawson accounting software
• Knowledge of large corporate accounting programs
• Prior experience working with sales and use tax