We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt's overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives -- by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt's inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

Aerospace

At L&P Aerospace, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interaction.

After our materials have gone through the necessary processes, we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.

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What will you be doing as an Accounts Payable Specialist?

• High volume data entry.
• Utilizing the MS Office Suite to build comprehensive reports.
• Daily written, verbal, and verbal communication with colleagues and vendors.
• Process trade and intercompany supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track and manage exceptions associated with invoice processing related but not limited to pricing, quantity differences, difference in terms, etc.  Communicate timely with supporting teams (Purchasing, Receiving, etc.) to help resolve any noted exceptions.
• Constantly evaluate all processes within accounts payable for process improvement opportunities.  This includes working closely with Purchasing, Receiving and Accounting, as needed, to drive more efficient and properly controlled processes.
• Update, as needed, existing work instructions for all accounts payable tasks and development new instructions when required for new responsibilities.
• Maintain an appropriate realization of supplier discounts for those that offer those terms to the company.
• Utilizing supplier statements, reconcile Accounts Payable balances with suppliers and resolve any discrepancies, as needed, in a timely manner.
• Prepare checks for payment of supplier invoices.
• Prepare wire payment requests for suppliers who are paid by Corporate Treasury.  Related, perform system adjustments for wire transfer activity once payments have been processed.
• Insure that proper general ledger distribution of invoices is in place for invoices that are not processed by matching to company purchase orders.
• File supplier invoices and other documentation in compliance with company expectations.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Associates Degree in Accounting or Business; and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office suite -- Word and Excel

Strong mathematical skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and e