Accounts Payable
Expired Job Description :New England’s top construction materials suppliers joined forces in 2020 to serve the full needs of commercial and residential builders, contractors, and construction professionals across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New York and New Hampshire. New England Gypsum (NEG) and Robert N. Karpp Company (Karpp) are experts, with decades of experience in their respective local markets. Most of our employees at New England Gypsum have worked in the building materials industry for more than 20 years. All of New England Gypsum’s employees pride themselves in being hard-working, safe, and professional in their key roles and they are the backbone of our success as a company.
As a member of the GMS family, New England Gypsum shares a common passion for safety-first customer service. GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable mail, date stamp, route among departments and yards to obtain an authorization signature and original documentation
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Acts as liaison between corporate and branch
- Answers all vendor inquiries
- Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and accounts payable files
- Provide support to accounting team during month-end closing
- Prepares analysis of accounts, as required
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Follow and maintain the AP cycle
- Cross train where needed
Other Competencies:
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative and solve problems
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers
- Ability to operate office equipment such as scanner, copier, postage machine, desktop calculator, and printers
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
- Strong Microsoft office skills, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel
- Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting procedures
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in stationary position 80%
- Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
- Will frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Must be able to assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, and etc.
- Must be able to move any files weighing up to 20 pounds for audits or etc.
- Constantly works in indoor office environment
Mental Demands:
- Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks
- Must be able to manage stress level depending on projects and deadlines
- Must be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously
- Must be able to receive and process financial information
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays & vacation days
**This job description is subject to change at any time.
Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.
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