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Shorr Packaging Corp. · 5 hours ago

Accounts Payable Specialist

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

Shorr Packaging Corp is an employee-owned company seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate processing of freight and vendor transactions, utilizing the AP automation tool, SoftCo, and the organization's ERP system.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for accurately processing freight invoices and stock and drop (trade) invoices in the AP Automation tool, Softco

Processing invoices in Softco to send to the ERP or directly in the ERP system requires resolving discrepancies based on established rules and thresholds within the department

Resolving discrepancies with stock/drop (trade invoices) or freight invoices requires interactions with Shorr warehouses, 3PL locations, Purchasing, PAG or customer service departments. This communication will be via email, Softco or phone call. Some of the issues that are expected to be resolved are freight term issues, quantity issues and/or pricing

Responsible for processing credits and returns in Softco and directly into the ERP

Responsible for reviewing vendor statements and working with the vendors for discrepancies

Responsible for marking freight items off of the freight log

Invoices may need to have commission costing or credits processed to Sales Reps based on invoice surcharges (e.g. pallets, fuel) or for additional freight charges

Analyze and interpret large amounts of data in Excel and formulate a freight spreadsheet

Responsible for either vendor setup/maintenance or part of the weekly check run process which requires the AP Specialist to print, fold and stamp the checks each week. This will require the candidate to be onsite on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week

Qualification

Accounts PayableERP systemAP AutomationMicrosoft ExcelCommunication

Required

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

Proficient with Microsoft Office solutions including Outlook, Word and Excel

Work onsite for full business days on Monday and Friday, subject to change based on holiday schedules or staffing needs