Specialist, Accounts Payable Entry
Job Description
Take your career further with McLane!
The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.
This position is responsible for entry of supplier invoices, correcting invoice records received EDI and resolving front end billing issues with suppliers.
Benefits you can count on:
- Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
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What you'll do as an Accounts Payable Entry Specialist:
- Accurately key all relevant data from the supplier's invoice.
- Enter all invoices the same day received to earn all available cash discounts.
- Learn and understand exceptions to certain supplier invoices and enter in a manner that accommodates the next step of auditing.
- Research errors on invoice data received EDI.
- Communicate with suppliers on corrections and any need for invoices to be transmitted again.
- Correct EDI data when possible so EDI invoice can progress forward with system processing.
- Monitor incoming paper invoices when the supplier has been converted to EDI.
- Communicate needed changes to reduce extra work.
- Coordinate with supplier and McLane EDI team in converting supplier billings from paper to EDI.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications you'll bring as a Accounts Payable Entry Specialist:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to assess and prioritize work to meet company, department and supplier deadlines.
- Have six months or more of data entry experience.
- Ability to type 40 WPM using PC and 10 key speed of 100 KPM with 95% accuracy.
- Proficient with general computer and software skills.
- General bookkeeping and/or accounts payable experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of Oracle is preferred.
- This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
Fit the following? We want you here!
- Teamwork oriented
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Detailed
Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Dental Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion