Accounts Payable Coordinator Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Accounts Payable Coordinator Lawson Electric Company Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $39,000 – $48,000 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Accounts payable Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Accounting Communication skills Lawson Full Job Description Lawson Electric Celebrates 100 Years of Success–and Growing! Since its establishment in 1925, Lawson Electric Company has grown to become one of Tennessee’s largest electrical contractors with 100 years of successful service. Lawson Electric manifests its commitment to quality through its dedicated employees. Over 500 construction personnel, field electricians, professional engineers, project managers, designers, industrial automation professionals, management, and clerical staff are committed to making your project successful. Lawson Electric’s significant investments in state-of-the-art equipment and human resources allow Lawson to serve its customers with the tools and manpower required when special needs arise. In conjunction with their growth, Lawson welcomes your consideration of the opportunity to join the team and enjoy working alongside great coworkers in a beautiful environment while benefitting from a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Accounts Payable Coordinator Reports to:

Vice President of Finance General description: The Accounts Payable Coordinator role is a full-time, on-site position that is responsible for assisting in the effective management of the company’s accurate and timely payment of vendors. The Accounts Payable Coordinator must be able to apply critical thinking skills while operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and executing relevant duties in an independent, professional, and timely manner, including the ability to prioritize work assignments while working with others internally and externally in a professional and productive manner including administrative staff, project managers, the management team, vendors, and clients, is essential.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Processing invoices: reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy before seeking approval of payments.

Managing vendor relationships:

communicating with suppliers as necessary to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies.

Tracking expenses:

monitoring expenditures, preparing reports as needed.

Reconciling accounts:

ensuring financial records match account statements and vendor invoices.

Handling tax payments:

managing sales and use tax payments where applicable.

Maintaining financial records:

keeping detailed documentation for audits and compliance.

Streamlining payment processes:

identifying opportunities and when process changes have been approved, implementing efficient systems to improve accuracy and timeliness. Successfully perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma Experience Three years or more of Accounts Payable experience Familiarity with Spectrum accounting platform preferred Skills/Traits Knowledge of accounts payable required Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, projects, and deadlines concurrently High attention to detail and results-oriented approach to work Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills Ability and willingness to learn new skills related to successful performance of responsibilities Demonstrable ability to ensure production of timely, accurate, and comprehensive Accounts Payable reports Effective partnership in working cooperatively and collaboratively with other team members, vendors, and clients Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft software applications, specifically Excel Maintain regular and predictable attendance and ensure timely completion of tasks. Work collaboratively and cooperatively with team members and other professionals. Work professionally and courteously with clients, team members, and supervisors. Other Ability to successfully complete Lawson Electric background/drug screening processes

Environment:

Office Overtime:

Not anticipated

Travel Required:

Not anticipated Physical Demands Work is predominantly performed in a quiet to moderately loud office environment. Required to remain in stationary position 90% of the time, occasionally move about inside the office, constantly operate computer and other office productivity machinery such as copier and position self to maintain files in cabinets and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; ability to accurately communicate information and ideas so that others will understand; observe details at close range. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lawson Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and subsequent opportunities for training and/or promotions for all job titles without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities