Accounts Payable Associate

DSG is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate in our La Crosse, WI or Plymouth, MN location. In this hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm CST, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. The Accounts Payable Associate will provide financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we've delivered more than supplies, we've offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Accounts Payable Associate:

• Enter vendor invoices into accounts payable system checking vendor information, quantities, payment terms and costs
• Communicate with fellow employee owners throughout the company
• Maximize vendor cash discounts
• Maintain vendor accounts
• Create and maintain files of open and paid invoices
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
• Type up debit memos to vendors
• Run reports and review payments being made and pull appropriate credits to be used and review cash disbursements payment scheduled report before running checks
• Answer vendor inquiries such as questions about payment and contact vendors regarding invoice questions about quantity/pricing errors
• Pull correspondence and payable information for auditors in a timely manner as needed by auditors
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

A Successful Accounts Payable Associate Typically Has:

• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• General math skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• High school diploma or equivalent required and post-secondary education in finance related courses is preferred
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• You will have the opportunity to prepare for your future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.