Elkay Looking for Accounts Payable Lead at Downers Grove, Illinois Full Time

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Imagine working for a company that inspired this kind of employee feedback .

• Im proud to work for Elkay.
• The company invests in my success.
• I do work that makes a difference.
• I love my co-workers.
• I feel like part of a family.

When you come to work for Elkay, that is exactly what you will experience.

Elkay is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things so we can be in business forever. Were financially-stable and family-owned, with an enduring reputation for ethics, integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

At Elkay, we never forget that our strength lies in our people. Our employees are the driving force behind Elkays superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth from a three-person shop in 1920 to one of todays leading international suppliers of plumbing, water delivery, and branded commercial interiors.

If youre ready to join a company where everything you do makes a difference and you go home proud at the end of each day, talk to us about joining the Elkay family!

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD OPPORTUNITY IN DOWNERS GROVE!

Hybrid role

Our goal at Elkay is to inspire everyday customers, partners, employeesand the employees of tomorrow. We focus on doing the right thing so we can make a difference, the world over. Our values-driven culture emphasizes investing in people and treating them like part of the family. Were financially stable with a solid reputation for ethics, integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Our people are proud to work for Elkay — and the feeling is mutual because its Elkays people who really give us our edge.

We empower our employees to take the lead in delivering Elkays exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth from a three-person shop in 1920 to becoming one of the worlds leading suppliers of sustainable plumbing and water delivery products.

You may have heard our recent announcement about plans to combine our business with Zurn Water Solutions. One reason were exciting about bringing together two powerhouse brands who share similar midwestern values is that both companies put people at the heart of their cultures. Just imagine the good that combining two such companies can do in the world!

If youre ready for a new career challenge where everything you do will make a difference, talk to us about joining the growing Elkay family.

In this role you will lead assigned staff with the processing of domestic and international accounts payable work. Responsible for ensuring records are maintained as to amounts owed and due, processing various items for payment including invoices, check requests, business expense reports, and preparing vouchers for payment, timely and accurately and filing. Implement technologies and process automations (including performing system testing, developing and recommending policy and process changes) to foster an environment of continuous improvement and trains users. Ensures internal controls around the Accounts Payable functions are followed.

Work closely with purchasing, receiving areas and supply chain personnel to meet required deadlines and commitments, ensure prompt payment of invoices and build relationships. You will prepare all monthly reporting and engage in special assignments as needed as well as:

• Manage weekly check runs (including import wire transfers; monthly Rep commissions.
• Document procedures.
• Work with team to optimize systems and processes (AP System Subject Matter Expert).
• Analyze/Troubleshoot system/process issues.
• Train and review staffs work.
• Close Oracle AP module at period end.
• Reconcile AP accrual accounts and follow up to ensure proper flow throughout.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred, Business or related field.
• 3+ years required in manufacturing environment performing A/P duties.
• Oracle ERP experience preferred.
• Strong excel and computer query skills required.
• Communication skills verbal and written.
• Process/continuous process improvement orientation.
• Strong demonstrated initiative and innovation.
• Customer focus mentality needed.
• Teamwork, leadership, and trust/integrity are crucial to this role.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO