Accounts Payable Associate

Gurnee, Illinois

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Accounts Payable Associate is expected to navigate through the invoice entry process to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors, escalating issues, solve invoicing variances while following internal controls.

What You Will Do:.

• Responsible for the efficient use and Management of Source to Pay email boxes
• Responsible for Invoice Entry and posting of Vendor invoices (Domestic and International)
• Obtain invoice approvals as required by Invoice Approval Process
• Conduct 3-way match process to ensure adherence to Payment Policy
• Check for invoice accuracy and code to proper G/L Accounts as designated
• Communicate Invoice Variances to Business Partners and drive resolution
• Allocate Costs to proper Business Unit for Domestic & International freight bills
• Process T&E expenses in Concur to reconcile CC Bill to Concur Expense Reporting System
• Process Bi-Weekly check runs to ensure vendor discounts
• Prepare journal entries at month end as needed for accounts payable
• Receive and respond to vendor inquiries related to invoices and payment status
• Receive and respond to Business partner inquiries related to invoices and payment status
• Set up new vendors in accordance with PBB Vendor Setup Policy
• Preparing 1099’s at year end
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Bring:

• General knowledge of accounting
• Familiar with accounting principles and procedures found within the Source to Pay space.
• Exposure to Manufacturing Invoices including but not limited to Freight, Raw Materials and Finished Goods
• Exposure to ERP systems utilizing receipt matches for Invoice entry purposes
• Ability to understand the functions necessary to compile data required for accounts payable transactions, specifically 3-way match.
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Excel
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 + years of relevant experience in the Source to Pay space

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

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