WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Working at our Corporate office, our Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing and paying invoices and compiling and maintaining accounts payable records. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Ensures correct sorting, coding, and matching of invoices/receipts.
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Prints and obtains signatures as necessary on all accounts payable checks.
• Ensure all payments are made on time, taking advantage of discount terms whenever possible.
• Distributes signed checks as appropriate.
• Researches and resolves any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Responds in a timely manner to all vendor inquiries.
• Ensures all vendor credits are processed and applied in a timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison between corporate and other divisions for accounts payable processes
• Perform inventory PO costing.
• Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files.
• Assists corporate financial team as needed.
• Prepares analysis of accounts as needed.
• Ensures all paperwork is filed and stored in the appropriate locations.
• Assists with phone coverage at reception desk for lunches, vacations, and as needed.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

WHO WE NEED:

An employee owner who embraces, models, and promotes Lumbermen’s Mission, Vision, and Promise and has:

• A friendly, professional demeanor with great interpersonal skills
• Consistent dependability with proven high performance
• Strong problem-solving skills with good business judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to productively manage tasks and complete work accurately in a timely manner.
• The ability to effectively move between a variety of tasks.
• Proven track record in a professional role with the ability to communicate well throughout all levels in an organization.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• Prior accounting experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.