Job Description

We are currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist Level II to handle a wide variety of complex accounting work in both accounts payable and general accounting. In this role, you will take ownership of all accounts payable duties for a wide variety of departments throughout the company, including processing, scanning, researching and mailing. As a member of the Accounts Payable team, you will rely on your great people and problem-solving skills, superb attention to detail and ability to excel under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position is on-site at our Carson headquarters.

A DAY IN THE OFFICE LOOKS LIKE THIS: 

• Using your expert-level understanding of workflow-based approval systems for order and expense invoices
• Maintaining quality control verification of invoice data collected in OCR software
• Reconciling and resolving three-way match variances (invoices against purchase order and receipt) using Accounts Payable (AP) software, including reaching out to vendors and internal stakeholders as needed
• Facilitating the setup of vendors and invoices in AP software to create proper approval routing, tax verification and coding within the workflow
• Maintaining documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices
• Monitoring aging reports to ensure payments are made on time to vendors and term discounts are handled
• Reconciling vendor statements to ensure all invoices and credits are processed
• Assisting with vendor setup, including verbal verification of banking information
• Supporting the processing of payments, including check, credit card, ACH and wire transfers
• Ensuring proper maintenance and storage of records in anticipation of potential audits

Qualifications

GOT THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE? HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proficiency with accounting software (Lawson/Medius preferred)
• Previous experience working for a consumer products business with inventory and three-way match processes
• Knowledge of office practices and clerical/accounting procedures
• Knowledge of accounts payable workflow
• Experience with prepayments is preferred
• Strong Excel skills required
• Experience with imaging software (ReadSoft/Kofax preferred)
• Great accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills over the phone and in person
• Self-directed and motivated personality with a talent for working in a collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work on-site at our Carson office

Additional Information

AND HERE’S OUR END OF THE BARGAIN! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.    To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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