Accounts Payable Associate

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leading company in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry and we’re looking to add a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to our dynamic team. If you are passionate about numbers, problem-solving, and ensuring financial accuracy, we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to their work. Accounts Payable Associate Primary Objective: Handle daily accounts payable responsibilities and other Accounting functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager Primary Functions: Manage the vendor billing, vendor payment, vendor return process and assist with other vendor-related accounting responsibilities Reports To: Accounting Manager Directly Supervises: No Scheduled Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM – 5:00PM FLSA Status: Hourly Working Arrangements: Hybrid (Six-month on-site onboarding required, followed by a hybrid schedule of four in-office days and one remote day per week, contingent upon successful remote work technology setup) Key Areas of Responsibility Accounts Payable (A/P) invoice entry for purchase orders, non-PO bills, freight, prepaids, etc. Reconcile all discrepancies on pricing, freight, order errors, etc. with vendors Ensure the Accounts Payable and Pending Billing report maintains 90% current A/P credit entry for vendor return authorizations, non-PO credits, rebates, etc. Manage the vendor returns/credit memo collection process to vendors within 30 days of receipt at the vendor location Ensure the Vendor Credit report maintains 90% current Manage the Accounts Payable email and ensure vendor bills are organized into Burkett folders and responses to inquiries from vendors are completed timely Manage vendor statements to ensure checks are being received by vendors and all invoices have been paid within terms Management of all company credit cards including documentation for receipts and monthly billing within NetSuite Perform vendor terms management to ensure all discounts are properly taken, with an annual review to ensure buying group contract updates are reflected within NetSuite Coordinate and complete all necessary vendor filing/electronic storage Maintain a current W-9 database for all vendors Maintain current Certificate of Insurance documents for service vendors Manage all Burkett sales tax exemption forms by state as well as our drop ship sales tax policy Assist with incoming company mail including customer check payments Provide updates for all Key Performance Metrics on a weekly basis Provide daily support for internal customers Back-up other Accounting team members as necessary Qualifications Expected Detail-oriented and very organized Excellent computer skills, experience with ERP (NetSuite preferred) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience/Education Required 1-3 years of accounting experience (accounts payable preferred) 1-3 years of business email experience (outlook preferred) Associate’s degree or degree in progress preferred Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leader in the distribution of new and used restaurant equipment. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the foodservice industry by Inc. Magazine and were awarded the 2019 Management Excellence Award by Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine (FER). If you’re looking for a positive and energetic company where your ideas are valued, Burkett is the company for you! Why Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies? Join a growing company with a strong reputation in the restaurant equipment industry. Play a key role in scaling and optimizing an important part of our business. Opportunity for growth and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. The Company offers options for Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life, Paid Time Off & Holidays and a 401(k) retirement program after a 90 day waiting period (monthly entry). The company offers an employer match after 1 year of employment (quarterly entry). To learn more about careers at Burkett please visit: https://www.burkett.com/careers Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Responses containing salary requirements are preferred. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer & a Drug Free Workplace.