Accounts Payable Assistant

Cooper Steel • Shelbyville, TN

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About The Position

Are you a detailed, communicative, multi-tasking professional with interest in building a career in accounting? Then consider applying to our Accounts Payable Assistant role, where you can support our accounting team with invoices, expense reports, research and more.

Founded in 1960, Cooper Steel is a national leader in steel, helping to set and exceed the standard for fabrication, erection, project management, detailing, and estimating. Family owned and operated from day one, our mission, vision, and values continue to guide our principles as a business that treats its team and customers as if they are family, too.

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong professionalism and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Input and process invoices for assigned locations
• Audit, verify, and process employee expense reports
• Prepare and submit credit applications
• Manage vendor statement reconciliation process
• Oversee the mailing and distribution of company checks
• Assist with credit card reconciliation processes and resolve discrepancies
• Support the preparation of sales tax return
• Research and respond to vendor and employee inquiries

Benefits

• An unbeatable company culture and work environment that values employees, excellence, integrity, and community
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, with company-provided optional wellness discount for medical benefits and a free on-site healthcare clinic
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6%
• Company-paid long-term disability and voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED