Kranz is working with a client to identify a full time AP Specialist.

The Company is a technology driven vertical transportation solution provider headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and with offices around the United States. The Company connects trusted and respected brands to create the premier integrated provider of Systems & Components, Digital Solutions, and Technical Services for the Vertical Transportation industry. As a rapidly growing company they are continuously looking for positive, energetic, passionate people to join the team.

The Company is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team, reporting to the Corporate Controller. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accounts payable operations of the Rapid Response/Distribution business and corporate operations, including but not limited to processing invoices, vendor payments, reconciling vendor statements, monthly AP accruals, supporting the Accounting department in accurate and timely financial statements. The position is hybrid flexible with training in office upon hire.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive and distribute incoming accounts payable invoices and related documents for approval
• Prepare and process invoices in SAP, accurately and timely
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors, and address vendor payment inquiries
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices
• Prepare and process weekly vendor payments, checks, ACH, wires and reconcile discrepancies
• Manage and reconcile credit card accounts
• Provide support to the accounting department, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with month end close, adhering to deadlines
• Organize and maintain document files for AP
• Process the monthly AP accrual
• Vendor set-up
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• 2 to 5+ years related experience required
• Bachelor’s degree; Accounting degree preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience preferred
• Great interpersonal skills – displays honesty, ethics and integrity at all times
• Superior problem-solving ability and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills including a positive attitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside clients and vendors
• Sensitivity to confidential matters
• Have prompt and regular attendance, a sense of urgency, self-motivation and discipline, the ability to develop a rapport, and be a team player

They are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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