Accounts Payable Associate

About Albert Uster Imports

Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.

Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.

About The Role

AUI is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate who can assist with entering invoices, processing payments, maintaining vendor accounts, and managing the AP process, while identifying best practices and maintaining a strong internal control environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. This role will report directly to the Team Lead, Accounts Payable.

As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports Inc. office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including invoice coding, matching to purchase orders if required, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices
• Prepare daily batch checks, runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions by running aging reports and pulling invoices for management approval and release
• Manage vendor relations: Receive, research, and resolve both internal and external inquiries regarding account status
• Responsible for monthly accounts payable journal entries and reconciliations
• Responsible for IRS 1099 compliance and reporting
• Assist the team with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation
• Other duties assigned by the manager
  
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Capable of self-prioritizing workload and the ability to handle a high volume of tasks
• Ability to work independently and contribute to broader team objectives
  
  

Referred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Proficiency in Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP preferred
  
  

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $55,000 - $65,000.

This role will be bonus eligible.

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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