Purchasing/Accounts Payable Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

McLaughlin Research Corp. is hiring a Purchasing / Accounts Payable Specialist based at our Middletown, RI HQ location.

Duties include the following:

• Prepare and processes purchase requisitions, generates purchase orders and maintains purchasing records.
• Interact with internal purchasing agents to obtain pricing and product specifications.
• Verify order acknowledgement/pricing and communicates with outside companies to confirm order placement and ensure timely delivery.
• Follow internal procedures for accurate purchase order tracking and obtaining packing slips for material receipt records.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently.
• Review purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed.
• Record and processes payments for vendor invoices in accordance with internal accounting policies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and assists with the research of any discrepancies in billings/payments.

Education: Requires High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree , but not required

Experience: 2 years. Candidate should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Candidate should possess a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.

Company DescriptionMcLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs. Since our inception in 1947, we’ve remained a family-owned business dedicated to providing exceptional results. Over the years, we have received recognition for providing our customers with cost-effective solutions due to the outstanding support of our innovative staff.Company DescriptionMcLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs. Since our inception in 1947, we’ve remained a family-owned business dedicated to providing exceptional results. Over the years, we have received recognition for providing our customers with cost-effective solutions due to the outstanding support of our innovative staff.