Accounts Payable Coordinator (Temp)

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for analyzing and coding bills and invoices utilizing two-way and three-way match for the Irwindale City Brewery location.  They work collaboratively with Purchasing, Maintenance, and Plant Operations researching discrepancies. They also reconcile miscellaneous general ledger accounts and handle other plant accounting support activities.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A  FULL TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION. THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL LAST FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Processing

1. Ensure accurate and timely posting of all goods and services receipts by appropriate personnel
2. Match invoices to receiving data and purchase orders
3. Investigate price differences between purchase orders and actual invoices received
4. Obtain necessary approvals of invoices to satisfy the two way match process
5. Review general ledger account distributions to ensure accurate posting to the ledger
6. Able to assess proper state sales tax on the invoice and purchase requisition
7. State sales and use tax reporting and returns.
8. Miscellaneous projects, as applicable, and time allows.

Account Reconciliations

1. Reconcile inter-company account(s) on a monthly basis
2. Prepare journal entries for necessary accruals
3. Complete account reconciliations as assigned
4. Prepare appropriate documentation for bill-backs to vendors or customers

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or business management preferred.
• Two to three years of accounts payable processing experience. 
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Manage 2000.
• Able to efficiently operate a PC with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (especially Excel) and effectively use the Internet.
• Above-average oral and written communication skills.  
• Must be able to prioritize an assigned workload.
• Must be able to handle a number of assignments and responsibilities while managing interruptions and changing priorities (multi-task).
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.