Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a national logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. In the 21st century we live in a business culture that demands cost and logistical efficiencies combined with increased productivity. Lanter's strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the automotive and agricultural manufacturing marketplace. We see a bright future on the road before us and we are very excited about bringing our solutions to a variety of new industries.

The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables:

• Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything
• Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way
• Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn
• We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus
• Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do
• We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other
• We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business
• We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity

 

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports Lanter Delivery Systems by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and issuing approved payments. This role codes invoices, maintains accurate records in Great Plains, and responds to questions about invoices and payments. The position also supports monthly phone and internet reporting while protecting confidential company, client, and team member information.

Essential Duties and Key Deliverables:

• Collect assigned vendor invoices from multiple sources and enter invoice information into Great Plains.
• Code invoices to the appropriate accounts accurately and on time.
• Verify and reconcile invoice information and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Process approved customer claims and enter payments into Great Plains.
• Generate monthly phone and internet reports, verify the information received, and confirm payments are processed.
• Respond promptly and courteously to questions and requests about assigned invoices.
• Protect company assets and confidential client, team member, and company information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Apply Lanter Delivery Systems Non-Negotiables in daily work and service to internal teams and external contacts.

 

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience working in accounts payable and processing invoices and payments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication, listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel:

• This position may require up to 10% travel.

 

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, and phones, and may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Physical Demands:

• The team member is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing, sit for extended periods of time while working on a computer, use standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by location based on business needs and may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Lanter Delivery Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lanter Delivery Systems complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lanter Delivery Systems expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Lanter Delivery Systems team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.