The H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Vendor Relations Specialist to support the accounting team, contribute to the efficiency and success of vendor relations, processes, and procedures, and carry out day-to-day vendor accounting/accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and dependable.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Develop, manage, and maintain relationships with internal team members and vendors
• Cooperate with vendors and sales team to ensure on-time execution of daily operations and projects
• Coordinate vendor contracts and new vendor set-up documentation
• Update and maintain vendor information 
• Prepare and produce reports tracking vendor spend, payment, and other relevant information
• Audits invoices against purchase orders
• Posts invoices into accounting system for payment
• Balances monthly statements
• Assists in monthly and annual closing 
• Provides daily payment information and totals
• Communicates with vendors as needed
• Assists with related special projects, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR three months related training and/or experience
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Experience using various spreadsheet, word processing, and specialized accounting software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy with required recordkeeping
• Strong skills in data analysis, decision-making, and ethical judgement

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
• Negotiating and networking experience
• Experience with accounts payable in heavy civil construction, road construction, or other heavy industry

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feal
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk or hear
• Frequently required to sit
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required
  • Close vision
  • Ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually quiet 

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!