Job 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!

The Corporate Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing and coordinating Accounts Payable Disbursements for all UFP Industries operations and maintaining accurate vendor records. 

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

Lead Accounts Payable disbursement coordinator.  Responsible for daily AP payments, check and electronic form from multiple ERP systems.

Assists UFP Operations on 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".

Performs departmental and plant audits of various control elements to assure conformance to requirements and enhance service quality.

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.