Job Description

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.

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At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!

Purpose of Job:

Interstate Batteries is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Associate to join our finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payment processing, and supporting operational efficiency across our accounts payable processes. You will work closely with internal teams, distributors, and vendors to reconcile accounts, manage service level agreements, and maintain compliance with company policies. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and has a strong eye for detail.

Job Components:

• Process and verify invoices, ensuring proper documentation and approval in accordance with Interstates policy.
• Reconcile statements and Received Not Vouched (RNV) discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review employee entries and audits from previous days to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain service level agreements within the ServiceNow program, tracking workflow efficiency and issue resolution.
• Manage daily marine certificate documentation from distributors, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor/manager.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and distributors to resolve invoice discrepancies and AP related issues.
• Maintain organized records for easy retrieval and audit readiness.

Qualifications:

• High School degree.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or 3-5 years’ Accounts Payable work experience preferred

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, enthusiastic individual who will interact with a variety of vendors, suppliers, creditors, and internal teams.

• Strong knowledge of payment terms and terminology.

• Knowledge of both accounting theory and practice.

• Exceptional analytical with strong evaluative and advisory abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions promptly for complex accounts.

• Team player: ability to collaborate and build relationships within their team and other Interstate teams.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.

• Knowledge of large ERPs. SAP preferred, (e.g., ServiceNow) a plus.

• Exceptional oral, written, and active listening communication skills.

• Intermediate Microsoft skills including Excel and Word.

• Accustomed to tight deadlines with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and manage multiple tasks to completion under minimal supervision.

• High degree of integrity.

Scope Data:

• Attend regular team meetings.

• Interact professionally with business owners/partners, vendors, customers, and cross-functional Team Members.

• Exemplify Interstate’s Purpose and Values.

• Must be able to work in a “Team oriented” environment.

Work Environment:

• In-office required.

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 15+ lbs.

• Prolonged use of personal computer & telephone.

• Full time position.

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.