Accounts Payable Associate II

Johnson Health Tech Companies; Cottage Grove (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Product Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Johnson Health Tech is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Associate to manage complex AP activities under the Accounting Manager. You will support month-end close, ensure timely, accurate vendor invoicing, and resolve issues with cross-functional teams.

You will process invoices, approve expenses, perform reconciliations, and assist with reporting, 1099 forms, and cross-training within the AP department. Astrong focus on detail and compliance is essential in our office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in progressively responsible experience in accounts payable.
• Associate degree in accounting/related field or higher.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with SAP, SAC, CRM and Concur preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and ethical accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with approvals and policy compliance.
• Review employee expense reports and documentation.
• Perform vendor and GL account reconciliations; support month-end close.
• Prepare monthly reporting and 1099 NEC/Misc.
• Assist with cross-training within Accounts Payable.
• Oversee disbursements and credit card program management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

SAC

Microsoft CRM

Concur

PowerPivot

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

VBA

Macros

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

Johnson Health Tech is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers, delivering innovative solutions that help people live healthier lives. Through our award-winning portfolio of commercial and residential brands, we serve customers in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Mission Statement: To delight and excite our customers through truly innovative products, unsurpassed quality, and best-in-class customer experience provided by a world-class organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The talented people we seek want to be proud of where they work, have a commitment to do things better and be part of a company that improves the health and wellness of its customers. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for executing complex accounts payable activities, supporting month-end close, and serving as a key resource for process consistency, system administration, and issue resolution. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial operations while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies
• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company travel and expense policies and proper documentation
• Perform and support account reconciliations, including vendor accounts and assigned GL accounts
• Responsible for month end close processes
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting
• Perform Company Credit Card monthly reconciliation
• Support Vendor set up and ACH confirmation
• Support Payroll Processing cost center verification
• Support and cross train with members of Accounts Payable Department

Reporting:

• Perform monthly reporting
• Support operational reporting and analysis needs of department managers
• Prepare 1099 NEC and 1099 Misc
• Maintain and create reports as needed

Treasury:

• Oversee and validate disbursements
• Support and create BMO MasterCard accounts, Corporate Credit Card program

Operations:

• Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance
• Active team member on business improvement projects
• Develop procedures to improve financial practices
• Provide on-going support via cross training functions
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or
• Minimum 3 years in progressively responsible experience in accounting payable

Other Requirements:

• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
• Accountable for specific performance
• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines and providing a high-level of customer service
• Confidential, understands the ethical standards of accounting
• Strong system skills – experience with SAP, SAC, Microsoft CRM, and Concur preferred
• Clear problem solving and investigative skills –support a lean environment, Six Sigma Certification, a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot, pivot tables, Vlookup, VBA, Macros, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a typical office environment with usually moderate noise levels and requires regular use of a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We offer a competitive compensation package along with outstanding benefits and growth opportunities, including:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Exclusive Product Discounts
• Wellness Programs and more

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.