The Company

As world leader in the design and production of industry solutions, the three divisions of LISI group (LISI AEROSPACE, LISI AUTOMOTIVE and LISI MEDICAL) employ more than 10,000 people in 13 countries. With its headquarters in France, LISI MEDICAL is an innovative subcontractor specializing in the manufacture of implants and instruments for minimally invasive, orthopedic, spinal and traumatological surgery.

More than a part.

LISI MEDICAL, is recognized for delivering quality products and innovative services to our customers. Committed to its reputation, LISI MEDICAL ensures agile management of development projects, remarkable industrial capacities, and expertise.

Through mastery of manufacturing technologies (machining, forging, surface treatments, heat treatment, automation), products designed by our customers are built through optimized production processes to ensure precision.

The Minnesota (USA) entity, with two production sites located in Coon Rapids and Big Lake, MN, offers expertise and innovation in the manufacture of instruments for robotic surgery and osteosynthesis implants. We offer a clean production environment, an excellent benefit and compensation package along with a strong company culture where we are committed to our clients to improve the quality of life of patients.

Competitive Benefits Include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and 401K. Tuition reimbursement to support your development; floating holidays that you take for days that are important to you.

Come Join Our Team!

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, our Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for full cycle AP, including processing all supplier invoices and credit memos for two MN plant locations, processing payments within supplier payment terms (including prompt payment discounts), various monthly account reconciliations, sales and use tax filing, and support of our fast two-day monthly close process. A successful team member will combine a thorough knowledge of accounts payable practices, basic accounting knowledge, with great attention to detail and excellent communications skills. Working closely with the Supply Chain department, our AP Coordinator establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing suppliers. The position will also be involved in company process improvement programs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Entry of all supplier/employee reimbursement invoices/credit memos (approximately 250 per week, 3-way match for PO invoices, 75% PO vs. 25% non-PO)
• Weekly processing of check runs via bank file upload and electronic payments
• Monitoring of received-not-invoiced subledger to reconcile outstanding receipts, working closely with Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies
• Final review and responsibility for proper general ledger coding to expense, CAPEX, and/or prepaids
• Sales and use tax filing and reconciliation for six states
• Monthly reconciliation of petty cash
• Various monthly journal entries and associated balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile intercompany payables/receivables on a monthly basis between five Lisi affiliates
• Annual 1099 processing (low volume at 15-20/year)
• Key contact for all AP inquiries, managing AP e-mail inbox, building relationships with our business partners
• Back up to Accounts Receivable duties of the Senior Staff Accountant and invoicing
• Other requests from team, Financial Controller, management team, and departments with a high level of cross functional tasks and excellent communication
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and assist in leading efforts to implement LEAN principles throughout the Finance organization
• Assist with external and internal audit and tax requests related to AP

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience/education in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, MS Office, basic to intermediate level Excel skills
• Self-starter with results-driven focus, high level of attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience automating invoice processing into ERP system
• Manufacturing and/or medical device accounting experience
• Capable to assume additional responsibilities with a desire for professional growth
• IFS ERP experience
• Monthly close / account reconciliation experience

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Office II
• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to typical machine shop physical hazards occasionally
• Travel by air or car occasionally

LISI MEDICAL Remmele is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

No recruiters, please.