Company Description

Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

Job Description

Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our Accounts Payable Specialist position. The Accounts Payable Specialist performs accounting responsibilities in the purchase to pay cycle designed to ensure timely and accurate updates to the vendor account and the general ledger. The Accounts Payable Specialist may also perform specialized accounting duties using software programs to perform such things, but not limited to, updates the fixed asset system, process electronic charges to and from customers. The Accounts Payable Specialist may also assist other members of the Accounting team on General Ledger or sales tax duties as assigned. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Apply payable to general ledger account, using standard accounting codes
• Check taxable status of each payable and make copies for tax files when appropriate
• Assist with monthly and quarterly Sales, Use and B&O Tax Returns
• Prepare journal entries when appropriate
• Enter and apply payments to customer & patient accounts through cash application, using knowledge of departmental policy and good judgement
• Match packing slips and purchase orders to statements received from vendor or utility
• Ensure purchase was properly authorized
• Communicate AP invoice to PO discrepancies with vendor and purchasing to resolve variance
• Determine date to pay according to guidelines
• Adhere to all established procedures, policies and safety rules
• Perform other tasks as assigned or needed
• Follow safe work procedures and ensure adherence to practice of safety daily
• Sort and open mail
• Processing requests for W-9’s, ACH/EFT setups & electronic statements
• Research customer questions about payments on account
• Research vendor questions about payments on account
• Perform other tasks as assigned or necessary

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable experience
• 10-key by touch
• Understand and remember various accounting codes
• Understand chart of accounts
• Basic understanding of accruals and ability to determine proper accounting period for payables
• Understanding of ratios and percentages and ability to determine allocation of expenses to branch locations based on sales percentages
• Accurately enter data into computer and acquire a working knowledge of any software applications applicable to the position
• Perform basic mathematics calculations
• Read reports, computer screens, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Task oriented attitude
•  Detail oriented

Additional Information

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco
• Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance options
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discount on products sold by Norco

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Norco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.