Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Multimatic Indiana - New Haven, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Multimatic Structures & Suspension has expanded its manufacturing presence in the Fort Wayne, IN area. We are searching for a dynamic Accounts Payable Clerk who desires to join an energetic and dedicated team.
(NOTE: this could be an entry level position for a recent graduate with a 4-year degree in accounting, finance or similarly related field.)
Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company’s success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic’s growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.
Why Work For Multimatic?
- Great benefits - 1st day of employment (e.g. Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-off, & 401k)
- Perhaps best known as constructor of the new Ford GT road and race cars, Multimatic's products also span a wide range of automotive mechanisms, structures and suspension systems (including Formula 1 race dampers).
FACILITY ADDRESS:
Multimatic New Haven
2808 South Maplecrest Rd (FKA: Adams Center Road)
Fort Wayne, Indiana USA 46803
SUMMARY
This position is responsible to maintain, process and monitor payments/expenditures for both the New Haven, IN and Lewisburg, TN divisions, reporting to the Divisional Plant Controller in New Haven. This position will have office space in the New Haven, IN location. This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, assist in efforts to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations by partnering with the plant leadership team and other functional areas. Accounts Payable Clerk must also have the interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with others, including vendors to ensure compliance with meeting customer requirements and timely processing of payments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Printing, processing and matching invoices
- Keying payments and journal entries into SAP system
- Calculating and verifying accuracy of vendor transactions
- Resolving A/P issues with vendors and internal staff
- Proper allocation of charges
- Provide Reception coverage during mornings/afternoons and backup during vacation/leaves
- Maintain and update vendor records
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of two years’ experience in accounts payable or accounting-related position
- Must be detail oriented
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good computer skills, including data entry, Microsoft Office and Excel
- Introductory-level accounting courses are an asset
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Accuracy of work
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant discipline preferred
- 1-3 years experience with AP processes (desired) in a manufacturing environment
- SAP experience is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents and statutes from jurisdictional agencies and governmental units, procedure and policy manuals, contracts and agreements.
Ability to write instructions, procedures, policies, reports and various correspondences.
Ability to speak and present effectively in one-on-one, and in small and large group settings, as well as before customers, government and regulatory agencies
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamental accounting spreadsheets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to analyze large amounts of data and provide summaries and comparisons.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding and create instructions, reports and analysis from data or statues furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Interpret and apply laws and regulations to situations. Ability to negotiate with associates and business entities.
Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to communicate with diverse personalities is tactful, mature and flexible. Good reasoning abilities, sound judgment, resourceful and well organized. The ability to establish credibility and be decisive, while supporting personnel and the organizations preferences and priorities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near machinery and moving parts, and is expected to exercise appropriate caution in order to remain safe. The employee may be required to travel and stay overnight on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but, will be loud when in the production environment.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.