Accounts Payable Specialist

THERMO KING WEST, INC.; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo King West, INC. is seeking an Accounts Payables Specialist to manage primary invoice processing for TKD and related entities. The role supports PO invoice entry, GRNI and supplier reconciliations across nine locations, with opportunities to improve Procure-to-Pay processes.

You will participate in ERP migration to e-Emphasys, work with locations daily, and contribute to process improvements for efficiency and profitability. Bonus program participation is included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong team player with good communication and eagerness to learn.
• Detail oriented with ability to communicate transactions and issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Invoice entry and PO receipt matching for multiple sites and functions.
• Concur travel and entertainment expense report processing.
• Supplier statement reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Thermo King West consists of nine family-owned dealerships involved in trailer repair, transport refrigeration, and other lines of business. In recent years, we were granted the prestigious Thermo King dealer of the year award in North America. We are a successful and growing business that takes pride in caring for our customers and treating our employees well. Thermo King West is known to be a great place to work and our employees take pride in the service they provide our customers. The job description is listed below.The Accounts Payables Specialist is responsible for the primary transaction processing for the Company and will serve Thermo King West (TKW) and Utility Crane & Equipment (UCE).This position has the opportunity to dive deeper into our transaction processes to recommend and implement process improvements to our operational efficiency, cash flow management, and overall profitability. We have migrated our ERP system to e-Emphasys, which we believe is a leader in the dealership industry and we continue to look for opportunities to leverage the system. We also use other technologies in our banking processes and strive to bring on new technology to enhance our business processes and controls. This position would participate in all of these processes.The company is growing at a very fast pace, and we have plenty of opportunities to support the business by process improvement. We are looking for an individual that can roll up their sleeves and be involved in the details, ask a lot of questions, and help make changes. We currently have nine locations through the west and east coasts, and this position interacts with those locations typically on a daily basis.The base compensation is competitive, and the position will participate in the annual bonus program which is typically based on the Company’s performance. In addition to these core responsibilities, this individual may also be asked to perform research on general accounting transactions and/or balances and provide input on process improvement opportunities.AP Invoice EntryInvoice entry and PO receipt matching for multiple sites and functionsPartsEquipmentRentalServiceCommunication with locations to problem solve variances and goods received but not invoiced (GRNI)Supplier statement reconciliationConcurTravel and Entertainment expense report processingNon-PO invoice entry and workflowsImprovement initiatives within the Procure-to-Pay processGeneral Accounting tasks as assignedOpportunities to expand in other roles within the companyAbility to communicate clearly and accurately in both written and verbal form. Must be able to clearly communicate transactions, issues, and processes they are responsible for. Must be able to present findings, including recommendations for improvement, to their Manager and Finance team.High School Diploma or equivalentMust be a strong team player, highly motivated, and eager to learn.Must be detail oriented.Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel is a plus.