Interlake Mecalux, Inc. · 1 day ago
Accounting Associate
Melrose Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expInterlake Mecalux, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to support their Accounts Payable team in Melrose Park, IL. The role involves processing vendor invoices and payments, conducting research on discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Warehousing
Hiring Manager
Nicole Buskus
Responsibilities
Match invoices (e.g., freight invoices) to receiving documents and quotes in SAP. Conduct deep research on a very high volume of data through use of spreadsheets, reports, SAP, etc
Research vendor statements and invoices for discrepancies, placing phone calls and sending emails to investigate further, teaming closely with Purchasing and Logistics Departments
Research payment errors, overpayment, underpayments, and duplicate payments, working with data from SAP along with correspondence from vendors and department managers
Set up new vendors and manage vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. Address and respond to vendor inquiries
Audit and process credit card bills and expense reports on a regular basis, working closely with Sales and Operations departments to understand the ongoing installation and sales processes, those who are involved in them, and expenses as it relates to our orders for Robotic and Manual warehouse storage systems installations
Follow internal control procedures to safeguard and protect company assets and contribute to the continuous improvement efforts related to controls to mitigate risk
Support project- and systems-based initiatives, including new financial systems and related testing
Assist in month-end and year-end closes – journal entries, accruals, coding of expenses, preparation of commissions, etc
Provide various reports to internal personnel, management, and external business partners
File paid and unpaid invoices and statements
Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet business demands
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
At least 1 year of professional, related experience
Ability to follow through on complex/technical projects requiring extensive research
Advanced MS Excel skills
Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail
Desire and ability to work in-office 100%
Preferred
Previous experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred
Previous exposure to SAP or a major ERP preferred
Benefits
401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
Opportunities for career development and advancement; enhance your technical, specialized knowledge and gain new skills through promotions from within.
Company
Interlake Mecalux, Inc.
Interlake Mecalux is among the leading companies in the storage systems market specializing in the design, manufacturing, sale and services of steel racking, warehouse automation, warehouse management software and other storage solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Research and Markets
2025-07-25
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