ABOUT THE COMPANY

Come join us! Gripple is an innovative, award winning company involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a range of wire joining and tensioning products. With offices worldwide we sell into the commercial construction, viticulture, solar and civil construction markets. We are an employee-owned company with a culture of entrepreneurship, equality, and strong team spirit!

BEFORE YOU APPLY, TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an accounts payable position, reporting to the Controller at Gripple’s North American headquarters in Aurora, IL.
We are looking for a team player who has great communications skills, attention to detail, impeccable organization, and is most importantly fun!

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or similar field required
• 3-5 years Accounts Payable experience required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Microsoft excel/word proficiency

• Entry of accounts payable invoices into ERP system (including intercompany invoices/credits) with accurate coding to the appropriate G/L categories
• Work with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice inquiries and discrepancies
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents to verify accuracy and obtain approvals.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and ACH batches
• Creates and maintains vendors files including W-9’s
• Prepare and file annual 1099 forms with the IRS and distribute to vendors
• Preparation and payment of rep commissions on a period end basis
• Support with period-end closing processes
• Assist with external audits
• Use ERP/AP systems to manage workflows, generate reports, and assist with system upgrades or process improvement initiatives.
• Identify inefficiencies in AP processes and suggest or implement enhancements for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Ad-hoc reporting