Accounts Payable Associate

Average Hourly Starting Pay Range - $18.50 - $26.00

Day Shift Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

PTO upon hire, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits within 30 days, 401K after 6 months

Overview: As an Accounts Payable Associate with Keel Midwest, you will be responsible for helping to manage Keel's bills and expenses by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers.

Job Duties :

• Processing vendor invoices and payments and ensuring financial records are accurate and complete.
• Enter and upload invoices into accounting software and maintain organized files of all accounts payable documentation.
• Perform two- and three-way match (invoice, purchase order, and receiving document) and reconcile vendor statements.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in invoices or payments, and communicate with vendors and stakeholders on resolutions.
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes.
• Collaborate with finance team to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Be a partner within a cross-functional team that includes multi-regional finance, operations, supply chain, and treasury departments to ensure vendor invoices are processed in a timely manner.

Physical Demands: May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive motions and use of screens and monitors will be a regular part of the role.

Work Environment: Typical office environment with focus on computer use. Will occasionally have shop floor exposure, including to moving machinery, debris, dust, welding flash, and other manufacturing hazards. PPE will be required in those instances.

EEO STATEMENT

KEEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes equity and respect for all. The job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with month end close, audit support, and internal controls.
• Meticulous attention to detail for data entry and payment processing.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Ideal candidates have excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work on cross functional teams.

Salary Description

$18.50 - 26.00/hour