Accounts Payable, Operations and Inventory Specialist

Big Creek Lumber; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale building materials is seeking an Accounts Payable, Operations and Inventory Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA. The role involves managing accounts payable processes, inventory control, and supporting daily operations. Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, and an accounting background is preferred.

Benefits

401k retirement plan with generous match

Medical and dental insurance coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires excellent organizational, communication, and accounting skills.
• Cash handling experience is necessary.
• Accounting degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of accounts payable and maintain inventory control.
• Balance transactions and prepare daily cash deposit.
• Assist in purchasing office supplies and maintaining office equipment.

Skills

Organization

Accuracy

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Job description

Accounts Payable, Operations and Inventory Specialist

Accounts Payable, Operations and Inventory Specialist

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This range is provided by Big Creek Lumber. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $34.00/hr

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Responsible for performing all aspects of the accounts payable at the branch level; completing day-end and month-end processes with a high degree of accuracy; verifying invoices; maintaining a high level of integrity in inventory control systems; monitoring management reports for exceptions; working closely with the branch manager to ensure operational functions are consistently completed; performing other job-related office functions. Requires excellent organizational, communication and accounting skills; cash handling experience; and a valid driver’s license. Accounting degree is preferred but not required. Full Time position with Benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Functions

• Receive merchandise into the computer system
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents
• Consistently pay within terms to qualify for vendor discounts
• Process branch expense invoices
• Scan all documents into the computer system

Day-End Functions

• Balance transactions with receipts
• Prepare daily cash deposit

Inventory Control Functions

• Prepare cycle count sheets
• Enter cycle count data and run variance reports
• Make stock changes as necessary
• Track and troubleshoot all special orders

Pay Com/Timecard and Schedule Approvals:

• Schedule Sales Team with directions from branch manager
• Work with the Branch Manager to schedule adequate staff to open and close the branch.
• Staff adequately for Saturday’s hours

Other Duties:

• Review exception reports
• Help coordinate the flow of paperwork within the branch
• Assist in purchasing office supplies
• Assist in maintaining the office equipment
• Provide back-up support on multi-line phone system
• Provide back-up support for invoicing/cashier function
• Perform any job-related task to achieve the branch’s goals

Characteristics:

• Requires associate degree in accounting or comparable experience
• Consistently promotes Big Creek’s image in a positive, professional manner
• Demonstrate self-direction; know what needs to be done and do it without being prompted; consistently meet monthly deadlines
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks
• Consistently demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail
• Have strong, effective skills in:
• Organization
• Accuracy
• Verbal communications
• Office math
• 10-key and office computer applications
• Work effectively with others to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
• Develop effective working relationships with vendors
• Punctual
• Able to deal with interruptions without losing focus on specific tasks that need to be completed
• Have legible writing
• Demonstrate safe work habits at all time
• Consistently follow company agreements and practices
• Dress in a clean, neat, professional, casual manner appropriate for the job

Compensation Package:

• Starting pay rate: $21.00 -$34.00. Depending on experience
• 401k retirement plan with generous match and profit-sharing contribution
• Medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their dependents
• Group term life for employees
• Voluntary vision care plan for employees and their dependents
• Voluntary supplemental term life insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household members

Big Creek Lumber is an equal opportunity employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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