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About our family of companies:
We are on a mission to bring learning to life ! At our family of companies, Learning Resources®, Educational Insights, and hand2mind, we create a unique range of toys, educational products and supplemental curriculum trusted by teachers and loved by families alike. Voted among the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the last four consecutive years, we are a 350-person strong, family-owned organization dedicated to helping kids succeed in school and develop a love of learning. In addition to high-quality, hands-on products like VersaTiles® and Cuisenaire® Rods, we make award-winning toys, including top sellers such as the Pretend & Play® Cash Register, the Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winner Botley® the Coding Robot as well as Educational Insights top sellers Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr. series, and Playfoam™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer opportunities for training and development by Harvard and UCLA professors as well as in-demand, motivating external speakers. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you’ll come join our award-winning team today!
Team & Position Description:
We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our accounting & finance team! Here’s what makes this team awesome: We are working to automate our accounts payable by implementing AP automation software to streamline invoice processing. We work with our counterparts in the group of companies to identify internal controls that can be strengthened and attain the knowledge from our team members. This role is responsible for helping manage cash flow, producing accurate financial statements while maintaining good relationships with vendors, and assisting with ad hoc projects as necessary!
What we’re looking for (Key Performance Objectives):
We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.
Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time
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We are on a mission to bring learning to life ! At our family of companies, Learning Resources®, Educational Insights, and hand2mind, we create a unique range of toys, educational products and supplemental curriculum trusted by teachers and loved by families alike. Voted among the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the last four consecutive years, we are a 350-person strong, family-owned organization dedicated to helping kids succeed in school and develop a love of learning. In addition to high-quality, hands-on products like VersaTiles® and Cuisenaire® Rods, we make award-winning toys, including top sellers such as the Pretend & Play® Cash Register, the Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winner Botley® the Coding Robot as well as Educational Insights top sellers Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr. series, and Playfoam™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer opportunities for training and development by Harvard and UCLA professors as well as in-demand, motivating external speakers. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you’ll come join our award-winning team today!
Team & Position Description:
We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our accounting & finance team! Here’s what makes this team awesome: We are working to automate our accounts payable by implementing AP automation software to streamline invoice processing. We work with our counterparts in the group of companies to identify internal controls that can be strengthened and attain the knowledge from our team members. This role is responsible for helping manage cash flow, producing accurate financial statements while maintaining good relationships with vendors, and assisting with ad hoc projects as necessary!
What we’re looking for (Key Performance Objectives):
- Conduct 3-way match reconciliation, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of invoices against purchase orders and receipts daily.
- Obtain approvals and GL code for vendor non-inventory invoices along with accurately inputting into the accounting system daily.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing payments, while maintaining strong vendor relationships on a weekly basis
- Reconcile vendor statements and complete research in order to resolve vendor discrepancies within 48 hours of receipt
- Assist with month-end closing activities to include reconciliations and provide support for internal and external audits by providing A/P data monthly.
- Become proficient in our accounts payable software (MS Dynamics) within 90 days
- 2-3 years of experience with accounts payable.
- Ability to organize as well as prioritize tasks daily/weekly and monthly.
- Good communication skills, ability to resolve issues with suppliers and approving managers.
- Intermediate Excel skills, experience with accounting software and online platforms.
- Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of charts of accounts.
- Able to handle sensitive or confidential documents and information.
- Ability to recognize and solve problems using both analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and cross functionally
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.
Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time
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