JBP - Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting over $2.5B in annual revenues and employing over 8,000 team members. The six operating subsidiaries, covering 60 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and expandable foam plastic packaging.

Reporting to Corporate Finance Management for JB Poindexter & Co, the Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee the day-to-day AP function responsible for the full AP cycle workflow. This position is based in Houston, TX; Morgantown, PA; or Reading, PA.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in a timely manner through Intellichief and JD Edwards
• Check invoices with purchase orders to match vouchers
• Route invoices for coding and approval
• Verify accuracy in invoice amounts, quantities, item descriptions, etc.
• Process vendor payment cycles
• Perform batch review and posting
• Maintain and reconcile Received Not Voucher report
• Perform month-end closing duties: verify all invoices are vouchered; review unposted batches report; review and reconcile AP Trade, AP Epayables, and AP Aging
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve problems and discrepancies in invoices
• Communicate with vendors regarding issues
• Assure vendor maintenance to Address Book is routed to proper corporate personnel
• Communicate problems, concerns, and suggestions to Global AP Supervisor or Manager
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Open and distribute mail
• Manage invoice processing during annual physical inventory cycles
• Assist Accounts Payable team members when needed

Skills

• Strong accounting skills
• Strong organizing skills
• Identifies and collects information relevant to the problem
• Uses brainstorming techniques to create a variety of choices
• Selects the best course of action by identifying all alternatives and making logical assumptions
• Makes timely decisions; reaches out to team members for support on decision making
• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships
• Ability to work overtime on short notice
• Knowledge of computer operations related to JDE screens or other A/P systems
• Reading and math skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable mandatory
• Experience with large ERP systems; JD Edwards and Intellichief experience is a plus
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and on a team