Accounts Payable Specialist - New Orleans, LA - Hoist & Crane Service Group Inc

Hoist & Crane Service Group is seeking an Account Payable Specialist to join our growing team!

Description:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will report to the Corporate Controller. The primary duties include ensuring all bills are paid efficiently and on time. The Accounts Payable Specialist will provide administrative and clerical support by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, monitoring expenses, and keeping a record of it all for tax purposes.

Company Overview:

For over 40 years, Hoist & Crane Service Group has been a leader in the industrial service industry. Driven by our total commitment to safety HCSG is dedicated to providing world-class service solutions across a broad spectrum of industrial lifting applications. Our motto is "raising customer expectations by elevating people" because we believe in investing in the betterment of our employees. We are dedicated to continuous training and development for each position within the company to foster an environment of success and excellence. Through our 5 Marks Culture Program of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Effectiveness, and Legacy we not only strive to be the best but also bring out the best in each other. Hoist & Crane Service Group offers competitive wages and benefit packages including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long and Short-term disability
• 401K
• Relocation
• Profit Sharing Bonus

Join our exciting Hoist & Crane Service Group team!

Responsibilities:

• Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments, and from customers as needed.
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Generate purchase orders when necessary
• Obtain and print signatures on all checks
• Assist senior financial officers as needed
• Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems
• Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Comply with national and local financial regulations
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will be able to pass drug, alcohol, background, and motor vehicle checks and will meet the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or higher
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally
• Experience using accounting software to generate and analyze reports
• Experience with Cloud-based data management programs
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Demonstrate respect for all individuals
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Superb time management skills and detail orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information
• Strong and professional customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with the NetSuite system

The qualified candidate will be able to pass drug, alcohol, background, and motor vehicle check.