Senior Accounts Payable Associate
Lincoln Electric
Fort Collins, CO, 80525, USA
Fort Collins, CO, 80525, USA
- Accountancy & Accounting
- Full-time
- accounts payable
- invoice processing
- bookkeeping
The Senior Accounts Payable Associate processes and manages accounts payable invoices and supports the finance department with accounting functions and monthly close processes. The role requires compliance with GAAP and corporate policies, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and participation in audits and reviews. The position demands strong accounting background, time management, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office within a typical office environment.
Location: Fort Collins
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Finance
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 37 (Min $36,103 - Mid $51,576$36,103.41 - $67,049.19)
Bonus Plan: 5%OIP
Target Bonus: 5.0
Hiring Manager: Chassidy Lynn Evans
Recruiter: Allison Schock
Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Lincoln Electric Automation, Inc. - The Company
Lincoln Electric Company has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations. We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment. Through the expertise of our personnel, we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.
Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Associate works under limited supervision performing a variety of duties related to the source to pay function. Following varied and standardized procedures, performs accounts payable functions.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable invoice entry, which includes working with other business areas to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable invoices. The individual in this position must have accounting, booking or bookkeeping background to ensure compliance with the accounting practices established by the Director of Shared Services and Lincoln Corporate. Close relationships between the other members of the Lincoln Electric Automation Companies must be developed and maintained.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications Required
Qualifications Desired
Success Factors/Job Competencies
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performance Standards
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Finance
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 37 (Min $36,103 - Mid $51,576$36,103.41 - $67,049.19)
Bonus Plan: 5%OIP
Target Bonus: 5.0
Hiring Manager: Chassidy Lynn Evans
Recruiter: Allison Schock
Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Lincoln Electric Automation, Inc. - The Company
Lincoln Electric Company has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations. We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment. Through the expertise of our personnel, we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.
Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Associate works under limited supervision performing a variety of duties related to the source to pay function. Following varied and standardized procedures, performs accounts payable functions.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable invoice entry, which includes working with other business areas to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable invoices. The individual in this position must have accounting, booking or bookkeeping background to ensure compliance with the accounting practices established by the Director of Shared Services and Lincoln Corporate. Close relationships between the other members of the Lincoln Electric Automation Companies must be developed and maintained.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide accounts payable and clerical support to the finance department
- Responsible for assisting with completing the monthly close process
- Able to meet deadlines
- Accounting general functions including data entry
- Ensure compliance, GAAP, and corporate policies are followed
- Assists with review, entry and approval of accounts payable
- Compile reports/summaries
- Will be required to participate in Audits/Reviews
- Other duties and projects
- The major challenges to this position are coordinating the objectives of the company with the sometimes-conflicting demands of the customers (both internal and external), and vendors. In addition, the individual in this position must protect the best interests of the company.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED with 2 years Accounting, Accounts Payable or Bookkeepeing Experience
- Bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Must be computer literate, Microsoft Office products preferred
- Aptitude to learn quickly
- Must be self-managed and accountable
- This role requires exceptional time-management, organization, and follow-up skills
- Must be able to effectively communicate
- Excellent problem-solving skills required
- Able to demonstrate leadership and project a positive attitude
- Ability to process 85-100 invoices daily
Qualifications Desired
- Two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience is desired
Success Factors/Job Competencies
- Utilize problem identification and resolution systems
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: Work is sedentary. The Senior Accounts Payable Associate must be able to sit for long periods. There is extensive use of a computer (CRT and keyboard). There is minimal reaching, bending, and lifting in relationship to documents and stored records.
- Work environment: Normal office environment.
Performance Standards
- Annual performance appraisal.
- Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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