Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant. This position will be located at the East Alton, IL facility. With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best.

Essential Functions*:

• Open mail and distribute amongst Accounts Payable processors.
• Daily scanning, validating, and processing of vendor invoices.
• Download invoice files for payment processing.
• Process bank deposits through CashPro.
• Ensure vendor invoices are supported by appropriate Grants of Authority along with proper and adequate documentation and account information.
• Verify payment terms and cash discounts are applied to maximize profit and cash flow.
• Research price, quantity, and other payment discrepancies.
• Assist internal and external customers/vendors regarding payment inquiries.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Perform clerical office duties.
• Maintain controls and procedures in support of SOX and audit requests
• Run checks and ACH payment processes.
• Prepare records retention documentation and boxes for storage.

Position Requirements*:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of recent accounting experience in accounts payable/receivable or general accounting required. Accounts payable experience is preferred.
• Processing invoices for government contracts is a plus.
• Excellent typing, Word, and Excel experience required.
• Deltek/CostPoint, SAP or other integrated accounts payable systems knowledge preferred.
• Superior analytical, organizational, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, mathematical aptitude, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Must be creative, self-motivated, and an independent thinker.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

What’s in it for you?

Many of our employees have been with us for decades. We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account
• Accelerated vacation accrual
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
• Short-term incentive program participation
• Robust rewards and recognition programs
• Pay for Performance Methodology to reward exceptional performance.
• Alternate work schedules (location/role specific)
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Why Winchester?

Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

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Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.