Accounts Payable (Accounts Payable Lead)

SUMMARY

Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for assisting the Corporate Controller and Accounting Coordinator of the company to maintain the accounts payable process of the business. A person in this position does everything from administrative work to accounts payable duties that relates to the financial aspects of multiple businesses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create an undue hardship on the Company.

  • Performing all Accounts Payable functions to support multiple entities within the organization.
  • Posting invoices in a high-volume environment – utilizing hard copy documents and/or scanned documents
  • Completing reconciliations monthly utilizing vendor statements
  • Preparing 1099s at year end
  • Interacting with approving managers in various locations in person, phone and via email
  • Producing related AP reconciliations necessary for month end closing process
  • Able to work with large amounts of detailed data
  • Meets deadlines, prioritizes assignments, and multi-tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide backup to front desk and answering telephones
  • Communicate professionally, verbally and written, with all business contacts, including trade partners
  • Follow company’s established accounting processes
  • Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Has a team-oriented attitude and a “roll up your sleeves” attitude
  • Assist other team members as needed
  • Demonstrates a solid work ethic and exhibits professional and acceptable behaviors at all times
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
  • Maintains a neat, professional appearance
  • May be required to drive a vehicle for business purposes occasionally
  • Maintain valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company policy
  • Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for employee job performance
  • Perform other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work performed in office environment. Involves frequent contact with other employees. May require working under stressful conditions.
  • Operates office machinery including computers, calculator or 10 key, photocopier and scanner.
  • Requires manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer, stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, and mobility to complete errands or deliveries.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry/move up to 20lbs
  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to perform repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms
  • Must be able to complete job duties proficiently while adapting to changing demands and priorities
  • Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time to perform duties in a safe manner

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it requires the regular handling of confidential and/or proprietary Company, employee, and client information. Performing this job in a discreet and professional manner always requires alertness. Any lapse of attention could have a significant impact on the Company, its employees, and/or its vendors.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor s Degree in Accounting not required but preferred
  • At least 3 years’ experience in accounting/accounts payable in the landscape or construction industry preferred
  • Have a high degree of urgency
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe and QuickBooks
  • Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work
  • A current valid driver’s license is required

Management reserves the right to change this job description at any time according to business needs. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not meant to alter the at-will status of employee’s employment in any way.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hou


Blue Ribbon Grounds Services LLC has 80 employees taking care of our customers in 3 states. Our pride in workmanship, safety and integrated trades (Residential Lawn Care, Commercial Lawn Care, Landscape, Pools, Site Services, Street Sweeping, Topsoil) helps us differentiate with our customers. They demand from us their most ambitious concepts to complete. We are known in the market to be a great place to work while providing excellent service and end product. Providing our employees with competitive 401k & insurance benefits and growth opportunities. We are dedicated in serving our employees, customers, and communities with excellence.

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