AP Specialist - Operational Expenses

Johnstone Supply

  • Portland, OR
  • $4,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for an AP Specialist to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise and quality service.As a member of the Finance team, the AP Specialist is responsible for ensuring invoices are paid accurately, timely and in accordance with company procedures and policies.This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that promotes from within. You’ll be joining a team of experienced AP professionals who promote a positive and supportive team culture. This position is 100% in office for the first 6 months and then could transition to a hybrid role.Position responsibilities:
  • Prepares invoices/credits from vendors for payment by:
  • Verifying accuracy through written approvals
  • Researching variances
  • Analyzing exception issues to determine correct resolution
  • Communicating effectively with internal and external resources for information
  • Manual processing
  • Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders related to product costing
  • Researches and resolves distribution center shipment receipts against invoice costing
  • Reconciles vendor account statements and maintains open transaction tracking for audit
  • Assists Accounts Payable Manager/Supervisor to identify and implement process improvements
Position requirements:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); At least two years of related experience or training in a high-volume accounts payable role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong computer skills; including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to consistently follow company standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to do repetitive work and work under tight deadline pressures.
  • Ability to maintain organized work processes, materials, and files.
Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:
  • Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
  • Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.
  • One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
  • Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
  • Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.
At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
  • Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
  • Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
  • 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • $100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
  • Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and message therapy services
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
  • Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
  • Employee service milestone recognition program
  • Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
  • Variety of incentive plans for employees
  • Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
  • Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees
Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.#JSTNP5

Johnstone Supply