Accounts Payable Specialist at Material Handling Inc – Dalton, Georgia

Join the MHI Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist!

Material Handling Inc., a leading forklift and material handling equipment provider in the Southeast. For more than 45 years, we've been thriving, and we want you to be a pivotal player in our team of over 200 employees --- spanning ten branches across AL, GA, KY, TN, and SC.

At MHI, we're all about family values and hard work. We will strive to be the best overall partner supplier to all our clients, to provide opportunity for every employee to reach their full potential and maintain sustained profitability through honesty, integrity and doing the right thing. As a privately held company, we maintain the freedom to prioritize our people by upholding our culture and values while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

We're seeking dedicated, collaborative individuals who thrive on tackling new challenges daily. We recognize that our employees are fundamental to our success, and we're dedicated to fostering a work environment that enables our team to reach their fullest potential. It's not just a job, it's a career.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payment of vendors, maintaining financial records, and supporting the accounting team with reconciliations and reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

What You'll Do:

• Review, approve, and process invoices accurately and timely
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage credit card transactions, reconciliations, and payments
• Post and verify financial transactions in accounting systems
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and reporting
• Support audits and special accounting projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Material Handling Inc.’s commitment to you:

A family owned and operated business that prioritizes well-being of employees.

• Health Insurance – three different plans to choose from
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance if desired
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401k – with employer match