Accounts Payable Specialist III

LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.General SummaryUnder minimal supervision, this position is responsible for all accounts payable processing, data entry, advanced reconciliations, department financial reporting, familiarity with mail processing and scanning, and serve as a department SME (Subject Matter Expert) as needed for process improvement projects.Essential Job AccountabilitiesProvide excellent customer service in a timely, professional manner to promote a positive interaction with internal and external customers to ensure that they experience the highest quality of customer service.Open and sort incoming mail to ensure AP documents are processed timely by each member of the AP group.Responsible for prompt and accurate data entry of all invoices into the AP automation system for electronic routing.Responsible for the prompt and accurate data entry of all manual AP entries into the company's accounting system.Meet closing cycle for month end close in accounts payable to adhere to all periodic accounting deadlines.Responsible for disbursing all accounts payable checks and following related functions to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all payments.Meet weekly deadlines for check runs to ensure that all AP documents due for payment are distributed by the due date.Perform on-line inquiries in the AP system to access detailed information for vendors and field representatives to ensure all inquiries are answered in a timely and informed manner promoting excellent customer satisfaction.Advanced knowledge of account reconciliations for both GL and vendor accounts to enable the AP department to handle a variety of customer inquiries.Ability to run, create and analyze AP data and financial reports.Participate in project related activities specific to Accounts Payable process improvements as a department SME (Subject Matter Expert) to gain standardization and efficiency.Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Company's policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. EducationAssociates degree in Accounting or equivalent experience Work Experience5+ years in Accounts Payable2 years Accounting experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of account reconciliations for both GL and vendor accounts to enable the AP department to handle a variety of vendor inquiriesAdvanced knowledge of E1Advanced Excel and Word skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAdvanced analytical skillsSuperior customer service skillsSelf-motivated team player with clearly demonstrated talent for leadership and teachingAbility to work overtime as neededAttention to detail and accuracyDeadline driven10-key by touchAbility to work independently Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Additional Requirements/SkillsTeam playerOccasional travelAbility to multi-taskProblem Solver What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind? We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include: Paid Vacations/ HolidaysMedical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance401K w/ Company Match and Profit SharingFlexible Spending AccountAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance and DisabilityThe statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.