Accounts Payable at NRP Jones in La Porte, IN

Description This is a Part-Time Role.  25-30 Flexible Hours/Week Position Overview: • This position is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices from vendors to ensure timely payments, effectively managing a company's financial obligations by monitoring expenses and maintaining accurate records of what is owed to suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to safety and quality. Essential Job Functions: • Processing payments • Review and process invoices, purchase orders, and other bills for payment  • Reconciling accounts • Compare purchase orders, prices, and terms of payment, and reconcile account transactions with the general ledger  • Managing relationships • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, and liaise with finance officers and suppliers  • Preparing reports • Prepare financial reports and keep records for tax purposes  • Adhering to standards:  • Follow accounting principles and company standards, and keep up with regulatory requirements  • Resolving issues:  • Resolve discrepancies with invoices, purchase orders, or payments, and handle payment disputes  • Assisting with budgeting:  • Assist with financial and budgeting procedures, and obtain and print signatures on checks  • Process Improvement: • Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and improve efficiency. • Implement best practices to enhance the overall accounts-payable function. • Must be familiar with, and follow, all standard operating procedures and guidelines. • Knowledge of how and where to locate procedures and forms relevant to this position. 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 accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. • Proven experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial roles. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. • Strong literacy and comprehension skills. • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel. • Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills. Requirements Education: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Completion of company indoctrination. • Successful completion of safety training programs. • Understanding of the company’s Quality System and processes.