Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs

Do you have innate problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to self-manage and an intellectual curiosity always leading you to continue to learn and advance?

Do you want to take those skills and passions and apply it to a world-class organization? Then apply today to our Finance Team at Ashley Furniture – the World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer!

Our large in-house finance team strives daily to take our multi-billion-dollar business to the next level!

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will make payments for merchandise received, services performed, or other charges incurred. This position will work with all phases of the Accounts Payable process. Additionally, this position will perform any other tasks that may arise during the normal accounts payable process such as balance check activity on bank statements, prepare documents for scanning, scan into OnBase, make copies, shred papers or any other miscellaneous duties assigned.

What Will You Do?

• Issue manual checks: enter and print checks for vendors that require immediate payment.
• Cash Distribution Processing: process payments of all expenses by scheduled due date. Run and print checks; attach needed remittance to checks and mail. Process all Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments needed on a daily basis.
• Set up and maintain vendor information in the Accounts Payable system.
• Scan invoices into OnBase and verify that documents have been scanned properly; properly dispose of documents.
• Invoice processing: scan invoices into OnBase, enter all invoices into the computer, verify receipt and price against purchase order. Note invoices with discounts; ensure all discounted invoices are paid within discount terms.
• Handle Accounts Payable related calls and inquires. Take incoming calls from Accounts Payable vendors and throughout the company as directed. Answer any month-end questions or budget questions that may be needed. Answer questions pertaining to past due invoices, debit memos, payment requests and scheduling of payments or any other miscellaneous calls that come into accounts payable.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

What Do You Need?

• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
• Accounts Payable process
• Documents management system
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Associate Degree in Accounting, Preferred
• Balancing bank statements
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Maintain accuracy and proficiency in computer data entry and 10-key use
• Maintain confidentiality
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet,
• Effective time management and organizational skills

Who Are We?

• Millions of dollars are contributed annually to local and national charities as we seek to improve the lives of people around the world.
• Environmental efforts are a priority as we continually seek to recycle, reuse, and replenish every day.
• We are a multi-billion-dollar company and the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world and offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
• Growth-Focused is one of our core values, and we are dedicated to helping you grow with us through training, mentoring, and coaching as well as investing in the latest design tools, production equipment and new technologies.
• We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. principals only.