AP Specialist

General Summary

Are you a hard-working individual, looking for the opportunity to carve out a successful career in an organization where the spirits of family and hard work share equal billing? If so, the companies of UFP Industries may be a good place for you! We are committed to rewarding skill, perseverance and an entrepreneurial attitude with opportunities for growth. Intrigued? Read on to learn more!

Position Overview

The Corporate Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for set up and maintenance of Accounts Payable vendors for all UFP Industries operations.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Vendor set up and maintenance including but not limited to contract and insurance review, bank account information validation, tax classification review.

• Assists UFP Operations with questions about vendor set-up and maintenance.

• Handles vendor correspondence via phone and email.

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers via phone calls and e-mail, helping to identify and resolve problems, and recommend process improvements.

• Assists in development and documentation of policies, procedures and communication(s) supporting "best practices" for all associated functions.

• Assists in year-end reporting of 1099s.

• Assists in department CI/Lean initiatives, projects as needed to develop "best practices".

• Develops and coordinates workflow schedules and training to support special event processes i.e. 1099 preparation/mailing/reporting, electronic disbursement initiatives, and with acquisition conversion plans, profiling and setting up vendors.

• Assists Corporate Accounting department with AP related projects

• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree in accounting or related areas, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or closely related accounting.

• Working knowledge of processing controls and audit requirements in accounting

• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)

• Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer, scanner, etc)

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking

• Proficiency in the use of business math

• Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive information

• Ability to successfully communicate with all organizational levels

• Ability to communicate clearly via phone and email with plants, co-workers and vendors

• Ability to follow directions and instructions

• Ability to analyze and interpret data to develop recommendations and implement changes.

• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator

• Strong organization skills and detail oriented

• Supporting of a Continuous Improvement work environment

• Be a team player and support the Company's goals

• Conducts in a professional manner

• Ability to pass a drug test