Accounting Specialist - AP & AR

As one of the world's largest food-grade logistics companies, McLane Global relies on the efficiency of its fulfillment centers. We consider all our warehouses to be systematic and operate with a customer-centric mentality. To deliver on our promise to customers, we rely on exceptionally talented, bright, and committed people. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. Currently, we're seeking an Accounting Specialist - AP & AR to join our team located in Houston, TX.

Role Responsibilities

• Record invoices in the accounting system, including accurate coding, obtaining approvals, and/or matching PO receipts.
• Track vendor payables in an extremely organized process for the ability to identify invoices not received and needing month end accrual.
• Process vendor payments for both checks, wires, and ACH.
• Must be able to process payments not utilizing an AP software program.
• Set-up and maintain vendor records.
• Take care of all vendor correspondence, evaluating and reconciling all vendor statements. Ensuring all payment settlements are posted timely and accurately.
• Receive, research, and resolve routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status.
• Work closely with other departments to improve processes and workflows affecting the accounts' payable function.
• Customer set up & maintenance
• Credit management
• Collections
• Resolve invoicing issues, make corrections & issue credits
• Maintain AR aging
• Create and send customer invoices, statements & reports
• Customer Cash application
• Month end entries & reconciliations
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience of 5+ years
• Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
• Previous experience with Microsoft computer applications (Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrates strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits a strong regard for organizing and prioritizing, as well as an ability to meet deadlines.
• Displays a respect for confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with an extremely rewarding incentive compensation plan
• Full Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• A high energy, face paced, team environment that has fun winning every day, week, month, and year!
• All offers are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
• No company visa sponsorships
• No phone call or walk in inquiries for this position, apply online to be considered.

Disclaimer ?

Employees MUST be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.?

Furthermore, job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.