Accounts Payable Coordinator III

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Job Summary:
This position will process payments and invoices by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in E1. This role is responsible for initiating or approving ACH and wire transfers and will create month end accruals for accounting and provide guidance to suppliers, plants, and other departments on Accounts Payable best practices

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

- Review vendor invoices and credits for accuracy before submitting for data entry . Manage recurring invoices for routine payments to select vendors.
- Communicate with La-Z-Boy business users and suppliers to address invoice and payment issues.
- Respond to requests for vendor credit references. Process weekly payments (check, ACH, credit card, and wire transfers) and reconcile payments at the end of day.
- Initiate and approve wire transfers and maintain vendor templates within the company banking system
- Review the outstanding issue logs daily and resolve invoice issues timely.
- Reconcile monthly vendor statements and communicate with suppliers to correct discrepancies
- Record Concur expense reports in E1 general ledger by import
- Prepare month end accruals for the accounting department, and close open receipts
- Create and update department procedures
- Participate or lead projects to increase efficiency in Accounts Payable.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position processes approximately 12,000 payments to vendors per month for the La-Z-Boy Inc, US Manufacturing, US Distribution, US and Canada Retail locations, Joybird and Casegoods divisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience
- Efficient and accurate data entry skills to process high volumes of invoices and payments.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, La-Z-Boy Business users, and external suppliers.
- Must be flexible, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure, multi-task with little supervision
- High degree of problem-solving skills and a self-starter
- Fully proficient with processing high volume payments

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

- Associate’s degree in accounting
- Oracle E1
- Concur expense reporting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment / no specific or unusual or environmental demands.

OTHER DUTIES:   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:
40

Benefits for Employees in the US:

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

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If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.