A/P & Purchasing Specialist

Description

SUMMARY: Executes the day-to-day operations of accounts payable and purchasing to maintain accurate inventory valuation and secure vendor relations. Promotes food safety culture within the organization. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Generate and track Purchase Orders (POs) for various vendors across the company based on established minimums.
• Run and execute reports and update minimums in the ERP system based on tracked metrics using established procedures.
• Execute mandatory three-way matching by reconciling vendor invoices against original POs and physical receiving slips before payment entry.
• Maintain and operate the 3rd party bill pay system. 
• Perform timely data entry into the Acctivate ERP system to ensure inventory sub-ledgers and job costs remain strictly accurate.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements to identify missing invoices, resolve discrepancies, and capture early-pay discounts.
• Provide professional correspondence with Vendors including onboarding, answering payment inquiries and resolving invoice disputes.
• Prepare the weekly Accounts Payable payment batch (ACH and physical checks) for final leadership review and release.
• Assist Accounting Manager with daily, weekly, and monthly needs as needed.

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES     

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to Vendor needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                      

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                     

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                      

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                     

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills                      

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: Troy, MI

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.