Senior Accounts Payable Assistant

The Senior Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for verifying and processing supplier invoices billed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance to the company policy and departmental guidelines.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation range: $25 - $29/hr.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices billed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance to the company policy and departmental guidelines.

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation, approval signatures, and correct general ledger account coding, completeness and accuracy prior to entering into accounting system. Identifies discrepancies, resolves and corrects errors involving invoice coding. Communicates with various departments to resolve any discrepancies regarding differences between invoices and purchase orders.

• Processes invoices by entering invoice data in accounting system including all the sub ledger accounts that will be affected according to policy and pre-established procedures. Corrects data entry errors in a timely manner.

• Ensures all hardcopy/electronic invoices are coded appropriately and forwarded to the necessary departments for approval.

• Prepares monthly reports and reconciles monthly account statements with invoices received.

• Responds to various verbal or written requests from suppliers regarding payment of invoices.

• Files and retrieves invoices as requested or needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides guidance and direction to lower-level team members by operating as a lead resource within assigned function.

• Takes a lead role on projects.

• Resolves complex issues ensuring appropriate and timely resolution.

• Makes decisions to refine and improve practices.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• General office environment, PC use

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience: Type, Skills, and Years:

• • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two years of experience in similar role
  • Demonstrates solid working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, including Word & Excel
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Experience with Oracle a plus
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Must possess strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree: Accounting

• Understanding of general accounting principles desired

• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software preferred

• Oracle experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.