Merchandiser Assistant I

Scoular • Overland Park, KS

20d

About The Position

The Merchandiser Assistant I has primary responsibility for proper control
procedures including accounts payable and all company and division policies and
procedures. Merchandiser Assistants manage payables in a systematic and timely
fashion also allowing for maximum use of credit terms with vendors. This
position’s main duties include vendor management related to A/P including
settlement reconciliation, invoice management and serves as the primary
communications contact on any related issues. This is a customer facing role, so
customer service and relationship development is critical to overall success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and completely
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability
• Customer-centric, self-motivated, problem solver
• Proficiency in MS Office

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable principles and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, along with desire to learn new programs

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient manner including but not limited to: Process freight payments/ticket upload or creation daily. Process final settlements in a timely manner. Process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
• Assist merchandisers and customers with accounting questions.
• Occasionally assist merchandisers in freight/logistical issues.
• Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
• Maintains an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
• Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve. Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
• Collaborates with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed. Required to report all perceived control policy and procedure concerns to the Assistant Controller.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees