Imagine yourself here… At LaForce, Inc. we believe our employees are our most important asset in providing expert technical knowledge, service and door opening solutions which protect life-safety and building security. If you’re looking for a stable and growing company to call home, this is it. Since 2000, we have added seven branch offices and over 200 new positions. Purpose LaForce is looking for an Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to be responsible for analyzing invoices, obtaining purchase orders, and assigning correct general ledger accounts to expense invoices. Major Responsibilities - Matching vendor invoices to purchase orders in the computer system. - Analyze invoices (verify invoices are for the correct material and the correct prices). Obtain purchasers approval of any invoices outside of allowable tolerance. - Assign correct general ledger accounts to expense invoices. - Process credits for returned material (using the Returned and Replacement Goods program). - Process vendor credits for vendor back charges. Make sure back charges are taken in the same month the cost is incurred or credit is provided to the customer. - Process vendor payments (checks and electronic payments). Prepare checks for mailing. - Review vendor statements and work with vendors to issue credits for billing errors and returns. - Answer vendor questions regarding short payments and inform the vendor when they will be paid. - Assist employees in obtaining information and copies of vendor invoices. - Sorting of vendor invoices. - Filing and scanning. - Request certificate of insurance from vendors that are on jobsites or on LaForce’s premises. - Setup vendors including obtaining tax identification numbers and banking information for EFT. - Completion of credit applications for vendors. - Monthly expense analysis in comparing actual expenses to budgeted expenses. - Assist in yearly budget process for expense accounts. - Position is not limited to the above listed duties. It may include other assignments/projects as directed by the supervisor. The following tasks may be required: - Understand all sales and use tax laws in all states conducting business in. Answer questions and inquiries internally and externally regarding sales and use tax. - Ensure computer systems are applying and calculating tax correctly. - Train employees on tax laws and communicate changes to tax laws to employees. - Apply use tax laws to vendor invoices to determine if the charge is subject to use tax. - Register and research tax laws in new states. - Prepare state sales and use tax returns in registered states and process payments. - Prepare any other tax returns (other than corporate income tax) required by states. - Reconciliations of general ledger accounts: Accounts payable, sales and use tax, donations, and prepaid accounts. - Maintain all vehicle records of company fleet including car registrations and car maintenance. - Process vehicle accident reports with insurance company. Qualifications and Requirements - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as multi-level discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
- Drug Screen, background, employment verification
Benefits LaForce offers great benefits and a fun, professional working environment. - 401K plan with a match
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid time-off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company wellness program
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