Accounts Payable Associate

Locke Solutions is a small to medium-sized company in rapid growth mode. Our recent expansion from 1 to 3 locations is just the beginning, as we have ambitious plans to reach 5-10 locations within the next 7 years. We are proud to share that our revenue has skyrocketed, growing from $13 million in 2021 to $24 million in 2022 and exceeding $60 million in 2023. These remarkable achievements demonstrate our commitment to success and the boundless opportunities that lie ahead.

We are comprised of smart, energetic individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional customer service. Our workforce embodies a service-oriented ethos, embraces innovation, and collaboratively tackles challenges to achieve outstanding results. At Locke Solutions, we genuinely care about our employees and strive to make their lives better, aligning our dual purpose of making customer lives easier and improving the lives of our employees.

As an Accounts Payable Associate within our organization, your primary responsibility is to ensure the seamless management of financial transactions, contributing significantly to our company's overall success. You will play a key role in maintaining a superior level of customer service by meticulously handling Accounts Payable processes.

Key Results Area #1 - Accounts Payable, Receivable Management, Account Monitoring:

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable and accounts receivable functions within the Titan system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in recording financial transactions.
• Monitor all accounts regularly to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Investigate and proactively resolve any invoice discrepancies or other payment-related issues.
• Maintain organized vendor files and respond to vendor queries promptly.

Key Results Area #2 - Invoice, Payments & Record Keeping

• Assemble, thoroughly review, and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Proactively address any discrepancies in invoice terms or pricing issues.
• Accurately sort, code, and match invoices, maintaining a meticulous organizational system.
• Set up invoices for payment and manage the payment processing workflow.
• Enter and upload invoices into the Accounts Payable system with precision.
• Post transactions to relevant journals, ledgers, and other financial records.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable transactions, including regular reconciliation of bank statements.
• Maintain accurate historical records, ensuring accessibility for reference and analysis

Key Results Area #3 - Additional Accounting Tasks:

• Collaborate in managing Locke's Company Credit Cards on a weekly basis.
• Distribute monthly expense reports to employees with company credit cards.
• Provide valuable assistance in monthly financial activities and closing processes.
• Streamline support documentation to facilitate smooth audits.
• Execute any other accounting tasks as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Detail-oriented, self-reliant, communicative, and a collaborative team player.
• Preferably two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
• Resourceful and proactive in addressing issues.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility with limited supervision.
• Ability to uphold the confidentiality of organizational financial information.