Accounts Payable Specialist

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!

Our Corporate Accounting Department is growing and adding an Accounts Payable Specialist to the Team. This is a fast paced, AP role and as a Specialist you will work closely with a group of Business Units to help support their payable functions that requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills!

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the input and payment of all corporate invoices and reconciling all vendor accounts. This position will also keep track of vendor credits & rebates earned as well as maintaining and reconciling related general ledger accounts. This position will require the successful individual to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal Team Members and external vendors!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the processing of high volume vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies
• Process payments via check, electronic funds transfer (EFT), and wire transfer
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vendor invoices, payments, and credits
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Resolve internal and external inquiries and concerns both in a timely and professional manner
• Analyze and reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and review financial reports, including accounts payable aging reports and vendor analytics
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reports
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Maintain a high level of integrity and accuracy in financial records and reports
• Participate in auditing and testing of internal control
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounts payable staff
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements and best practices
• Reconcile AP statements, vendor returns, credits and statements
• Assist with department monthly close activities
• Participate in special department projects/initiatives as they arise

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable
• Strong technical skills including ERP systems- Microsoft AX and/or Oracle is highly desired
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience to include general understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in terms of being clear, concise, and professional with the ability to work effectively with a wide array Team Members
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines and work independently with little to no oversight
• Strong accountability and follow-through skills

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.