Accounts Payable Associate

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for supporting the daily operations of the accounts payable department, The Accounts Payable Associate compiles, processes and maintains accounts payable records.

Essential Functions

• Sort and distribute incoming correspondence from the AP inbox.
• Administer the invoice distribution in accordance with payment run dates.
• Monitor and appropriately communicate invoices received but not yet processed.
• Maintain changes to the Level of Approval database in accordance with appropriate controls.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries within appropriate timeframe.
• Physical processing of checks each week.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, communication skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to follow standard virtual filing procedures.
  
  

Additional Essential Functions.

• Reconcile vendor statements, perform research, and correct discrepancies.
• Assist in month end closing tasks related to position.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Perform as a trained back-up for certain other entity AP processes and for processing of ACH and Wire payments.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred.
  
  

SKILLS $ ABILITIES

• Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Role requires the ability to work onsite at the office in East Greenville, PA during scheduled payment runs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills Proficient in Excel and Word.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].