Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to support daily accounts payable responsibilities and other accounting functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager. Primary Objective Handle daily accounts payable responsibilities and other accounting functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager. Primary Functions Reports To: Accounting Manager Directly Supervises: No Scheduled Hours: Mon‑Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM FLSA Status: Hourly Working Arrangements: Hybrid (Six‑month on‑site onboarding required, followed by a hybrid schedule of four in‑office days and one remote day per week, contingent upon successful remote work technology setup) Key Areas of Responsibility Accounts Payable (A/P) invoice entry for purchase orders, non‑PO bills, freight, prepaids, etc. Reconcile all discrepancies on pricing, freight, order errors, etc. with vendors Ensure the Accounts Payable and Pending Billing report maintains 90% current A/P credit entry for vendor return authorizations, non‑PO credits, rebates, etc. Manage the vendor returns/credit memo collection process to vendors within 30 days of receipt at the vendor location Ensure the Vendor Credit report maintains 90% current Manage the Accounts Payable email and ensure vendor bills are organized into Burkett folders and responses to inquiries from vendors are completed timely Manage vendor statements to ensure checks are being received by vendors and all invoices have been paid within terms Management of all company credit cards including documentation for receipts and monthly billing within NetSuite Perform vendor terms management to ensure all discounts are properly taken, with an annual review to ensure buying group contract updates are reflected within NetSuite Coordinate and complete all necessary vendor filing/electronic storage Maintain a current W‑9 database for all vendors Maintain current Certificate of Insurance documents for service vendors Manage all Burkett sales tax exemption forms by state as well as our drop ship sales tax policy Assist with incoming company mail including customer check payments Provide updates for all Key Performance Metrics on a weekly basis Provide daily support for internal customers Back‑up other Accounting team members as necessary Qualifications Expected Detail‑oriented and very organized Excellent computer skills, experience with ERP (NetSuite preferred) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience / Education Required 1‑3 years of accounting experience (accounts payable preferred) 1‑3 years of business email experience (Outlook preferred) Associate’s degree or degree in progress preferred Benefits Join a growing company with a strong reputation in the restaurant equipment industry. Play a key role in scaling and optimizing an important part of our business. Opportunity for growth and leadership in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. The Company offers options for Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life, Paid Time Off & Holidays and a 401(k) retirement program after a 90‑day waiting period (monthly entry). The company offers an employer match after 1 year of employment (quarterly entry). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr