Accounts Payable Specialist

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for talented and energetic Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Accounts Payable team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing vendor or supplier Accounts Payable invoices are paid timely, which supports critical business operations, in such a way as to meet and exceed the company’s objectives by performing the following duties.

In this role, you will

• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of vouchers for all appropriately signed vendor or supplier invoices properly submitted for payment.
• Ensures that invoices are properly prepared and paid within the terms of payment required by the vendor.
• Ensures that invoices presented for payment are properly signed by the cognizant cost center manager, and that appropriate guidance is annotated so that general ledger codes, if not already noted on the invoice, can be assigned.
• Ensures that invoices not signed or otherwise properly prepared for processing are returned to the cognizant cost center manager expeditiously for processing and resubmission.
• Employee expense reports are received with appropriate approvals. Enters AP system with general ledger codes. Expense reports must be entered and sent to payroll per schedule.
• Responsible for the maintenance of merchandise costing. Vendor invoices are compared to product master and maintenance performed when necessary.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely mailing of vendor payments and maintaining vendor files in an accurate, timely and orderly manner.
• Responds to vendor inquiries regarding payment schedules; refers inquiries from “sensitive” vendor accounts to the A/P Manager or Controller as specifically directed by the A/P Manager.

What you bring to RNDC

One year certificate from college or technical school preferred; three or more years related experience and/or training, of which one to two years previous work in accounts payables; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

COVID-19 considerations: We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant.