Accounts Payable Specialist na McIlhenny Company

Location: Avery Island, LA 

Prepare to spice up your day AND career! We’re looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, collaborative and a self-starter.  If you’ve got the appetite for a new job as an Accounts Payable Specialist for the McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® brand products, then we want to hear from you.

Must-haves to apply for this job:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to plan priorities and work independently or with a group to accomplish objectives

What this job is all about:

This role involves accurate and timely entering of Accounts Payable invoices, processing vendor payments, and ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained prior to disbursement. It requires verifying General Ledger account codes, maintaining vendor compliance documentation, and reconciling vendor accounts and statements.

In this job, you’ll do things like:

• Enter Accounts Payable invoice data in an accurate and timely fashion
• Ensure appropriate approvals for all invoices prior to payment
• Performs all types of vendor payments accurately and timely
• Verify General Ledger account codes for accuracy
• Perform follow-ups on both internal and external information requests on payments
• Research and reconcile of all vendor accounts and statements
• Maintain W9 and compliance forms for all vendors
• Ensure the accuracy of the Accounts Payable Trial Balance
• Ensure the accuracy of the Accounts Payable system and imports
• Balance Accounts Payable daily/weekly/monthly to General Ledger

Other great stuff about this job:

• Be part of the Accounting and Finance team responsible for financial transactions from around the globe!
• You’ll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued. 
• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing.

What will give you an edge:

• 3+ years Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or related accounting experience 
• Understanding of purchasing, receiving and inventory processes

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO® Original Red Sauce.  A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects.

With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world’s most popular food and drinks.  To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at www.Tabasco.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.

Equal Opportunity Employer