About this opportunity
LASSONDE PAPPAS AND Co., Inc. lists this AP Specialist - Hybrid Role - Beverage Manufacturing opportunity in cherry hill, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!
To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!
We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!
The starting hourly rate for this position is $24/hr.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Director of Shared Services, Finance and is based out of our Cherry Hill, NJ location. This individual will be responsible for a range of general tasks associated with processing accounts payable, expense reporting and vendor relationship response. The ideal candidate will possess their Bachelor's degree in a business-related field of study and 1-3+ years of relevant office administration work experience.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Responsible for all accounting work associated with processing accounts payable and vendor relationship
responses including: review and verify invoices and check requests
set invoices up for payment
prepare and perform payment runs for checks and EFTs
post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
reconcile accounts payable transactions
research and resolve invoice and un-vouchered receipt discrepancies
correspond with vendors and internal client's inquiries
produce monthly reports and assist in the month end closing process
prepare invoices for document retention software and process imaging of documents to maintain updated document records
Provide support during the quarter end review and year-end audit
Maintain company internal controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, etc.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Awareness of technology as a means of communication and efficiency preferred
Highly detail oriented and organized in work
Ability to work independently, prioritize and meet assigned deadlines
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a drive to succeed
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management
and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, and problem solving Excellent time management skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, mathematics, or business- related field
Experience in the food/beverage industry
Experience in Manufacturing or production environment
Proven organizational skills
Ability to direct, coach and train others
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.
FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.
OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 - 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.
VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Worksite address
cherry hill, NJ, 08358, US
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