Accounts Payable Clerk

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk to work in the Mentor, OH office. This position will be responsible for providing accurate and timely processing of all payments made for goods and services received at all RWB US locations. This position is responsible for ensuring that all expenses related to cash transfers out are properly accounted for in the general ledger system. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Responsible for ensuring that all Accounts Payable functions comply with current Policies & Procedures daily. 
  • Verify the accuracy of all invoices for payment including auditing supporting documentation and checking for reasonableness daily. 
  • Assign proper general ledger accounts to all non-PO invoices and expense reports daily and directing personnel when necessary on account assignment. 
  • Collaborate with the Purchasing department for requisitions and pricing exceptions, guiding and directing personnel when necessary. 
  • Collaborate with Receiving department for receipts and cut-off periods to ensure proper financial period reporting for all expenses. 
  • Prepare analysis at financial period end of all open payable items that have not been vouchered in the ERP system ensuring that all old items are removed from the report in accordance with our current Policies & Procedures. 
  • Review all expense reports for accuracy and appropriate general ledger coding correcting as needed. 
  • Reviewing the ERP master data (ie. Terms / Pay To address / etc) in the system and ensuring that it matches invoices received clearing any discrepancies with the Purchasing department. 
  • Supporting the Finance department in the preparation of periodic ad hoc reports related to the payable function. 
  • Provide necessary information to support the monthly accounts payable accrual.  

Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  •  Provide assistance to all employees of Race Winning Brands in matters relating the Accounts Payable.  
  • Assist in the Finance staff in period end closing as necessary. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications include:

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited university required.
  • Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or business related financial field preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • MAS and ERP systems experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • The ability to remain poised in difficult situations and meet deadlines is a must. Professionalism must be conveyed at all times and throughout all levels of the organization.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Long periods of time sitting at a desk. 
  • Long periods of time working at the computer in various software programs (daily). 
  • Manual dexterity to type on computer keyboard and operate general office equipment, such as phone, fax and copier. 
  • Must be able to speak and hear adequately. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Office environment (controlled climate). 
  • Quiet to moderate noise; occasional loud noise when in production area.