Accounts Payable Clerk

Who Is Tri-Lift Industries?

Tri-Lift Industries, Inc. is a third generation family business seeking qualified individuals to be part of our growing team. As the leader in material handling equipment and solutions, we represent CLARK, BYD, and Liugong forklifts as well as aerial equipment and solutions, covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. 

Our vision and mission is to be THE trusted long-term material handlings partner in the market by delivering proven industry leading products and services designed to enhance our customers business. We stand by our core values that provide passion, professionalism, integrity and team work. We are a large company still small enough to care.

Tri-Lift Industries provides opportunities and offers continuous paid training, wages that are flexible, a complete benefit package for employees and their families to include paid time off, medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, matching 401K Plan, and company clothing. Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Compensation and PTO
• Company Labeled Clothing Provided
• 401(k) Plan that Matches 4%
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance with Additional Purchase Options
• Company Paid Holidays

Hourly Range: $19 - $25 

JOB SUMMARY

Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions and related tasks. This full cycle accounts payable position completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling accounts payable invoices, vendor statements and general ledger accounts. This position is also responsible for building positive relationships with co-workers, customers and vendors while meeting the standards of our vision, mission and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed may be required as deemed necessary by your immediate supervisor, Controller or the President.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Post expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal ID numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop payments or purchase order amendments.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly aging and other reports to the general ledger.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly vendor statements to the A/P subsidiary ledger.
• Maintain updated vendor files and records, especially remit to addresses.
• Prepare, calculate and report sales / use tax as required.
• Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in monthly closings.
• Assist in other areas of accounting and office roles as needed.
• Manage any recurring payments and schedule accordingly.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as required.
• Familiarize yourself with our chart of accounts and the general ledger.
• Prepare electronic transfers and payments.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Act in a professional manner and provide superior customer service.
• Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development.
• Follow all company operating and process procedures.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: The typical work schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) year college degree with a high-level of business acumen or Four (4) year college degree in related field or equivalent experience required.