Accounts Payable Associate

Pella Corporation; Pella (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation in Pella, Iowa (hybrid) is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to ensure accurate and timely payment processing across our manufacturing divisions, sales subsidiaries, and independent sales branches. You will process invoices, vouchers, and payments, maintain documentation, and manage workload while upholding policies, GAAP, and a strong focus on accuracy and customer service.

This role requires a one-year certificate or AA and experience, with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or AA degree or equivalent.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; Oracle, Tungsten/Readsoft/Kofax, or Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains beneficial.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, vouchers, and payments; serve as first contact for vendors and resolve issues promptly.
• Follow standard work procedures for processing invoices and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage and prioritize workload and own assigned duties.
• Maintain vendor base and collaborate to cover invoice backlog and projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in time, cost, and quality; collaborate across Finance and other departments.
• Eliminate waste, create efficient, compliant processes with policy, GAAP, and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle

Tungsten/Readsoft/Kofax

Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains

Education

AA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle

Tungsten/Readsoft/Kofax

Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains

Job description

Accounts Payable Associate
Pella, Iowa (hybrid)

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payment processing for Pella Corporation’s business partners across our manufacturing divisions, sales subsidiaries, and independent sales branches. The position plays a key role in delivering high-quality financial services by adhering to established policies and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer service.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Processing invoices, vouchers, and payments accordingly. Serve as the first point of contact for assigned vendors, addressing questions and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Following standard work procedures for processing invoices and maintaining documentation to support payments.
• Managing and prioritizing your workload and assuming full ownership of assigned duties.
• Maintaining assigned vendor base and developing working knowledge of other team member’s vendors. As required, you’ll work with the team to cover invoice backlog and assigned projects.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in time, cost, and quality. These projects may take place within Finance and involve other functional departments.
• Eliminating waste within the department, working with the team to create processes that are both efficient and compliant with policy, governmental regulations, and GAAP.

Required Education & Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Oracle, Tungsten/Readsoft/Kofax, and/or Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains experience is beneficial.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.