Accounts Payable Level I

$16.40 - $20.50 PER HOUR GENERAL PURPOSE:The primary purpose of this job is to ensure the accurate and timely payment of vendors that provide product for our stores, in addition to providing support for the stores and vendors. This person will be preparing, requesting and inputting invoices, sending payments, preparing sales against purchases reports, preparing quarterly profit and loss statements and assisting the in-store accounting departments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresDelivers excellent customer service while acting as a point of contact at Harmons' Support OfficeCompletes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely mannerAnswers telephone calls from the stores and vendors regarding invoicing and paymentInputs invoices received from assigned storesBalances Associated Foods statements for assigned storesHandles accounts receivable for pharmacy at assigned storesAssists Store Directors, department managers and accounting associates at assigned storesPrepares paper check or electronic payments for vendorsPrepares statements for quarterly profit and loss meetingsPrepares spreadsheets, documents, etc. using a PCCommunicates openly, effectively and frequently with the Controller, Store Directors, department managers and vendorsVisits assigned stores quarterly to assist with continuous training for department managersAssists with training with new department managers with bill approval processAssists in other areas as needed to ensure the success of the company as a wholeMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with Support Office associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customers and vendorsTRAINING & 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.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A high school diploma or GED is preferred; 2 year college degree in accounting or finance preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Proficient organization and planning skillsProficient 10-key skillsAbility to prioritize tasks, multi-task, balance friendliness with efficiency and maintain focusA good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, email and the internetMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of peopleMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own successAbility to interpret policies and proceduresMust possess integrity, confidentiality, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaborativelyCapacity to problem solve and use good judgmentAbility to utilize computer systems and standard office equipmentAbility to use good judgment and to make decisions quickly and independentlyAbility to professionally and appropriately handle conflictContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent and forward focusedPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires sitting for long periods of time.