Accounts Payable Clerk

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
Are you a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk interested in growing within accounting? Join our dynamic team at Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, where passion for fitness meets impact! Reporting to the Vice President & Global Controller, the Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
**This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL - typically M/F are remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid
Our AP Clerk will be responsible for:

• Sort, code, and match invoices through the AP system
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Review payable invoices for accuracy and match to the purchase order submitted for authorization of purchase
• Resolve invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensure credit is received for outstanding memos
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Set invoices up for payment, enter and post invoices to the system
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with AP policies and procedures
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices
• Submit change requests to the supplier master database
• Upload expense reports into the ERP system
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

What we're looking for in our AP Clerk (Qualifications):

• High School degree or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred
• 2-4 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Excel
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle high volumes on a daily basis
• Thorough knowledge of AP systems and techniques
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP system and/or AP Express Accounts Payable system preferred

Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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