The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing accounts payable invoices, creating general ledger coding, researching & resolving complex A/P issues for internal customers and vendors, and supporting the department supervisor. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be empowered to identify, present, and lead A/P initiatives that will impact the company in a positive way.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Review, research, and verify vendor invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist with the management of department workflow and take ownership of key vendor accounts.
- Reconcile vendor statements; identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain related files and records in accordance with company requirements and practices.
- Process vendor payments weekly and help lead the company’s efforts towards adopting paperless processes.
- Identify and communicate accounts payable trends, inefficiencies and/or opportunities for improvement.
- Lead the adoption and adherence to company’s Purchase Order policies and assist with resolving PO and invoice discrepancies.
- Effectively communicate with vendors and colleagues across the company via phone and email.
- Build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Assist other A/P Specialists with their duties if needed.
- Maintain knowledge of AP best-practices, principles, policies and/or procedures.
- Other miscellaneous projects & duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 to 5 years’ accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Accounts Payable experience preferred.
- Strong numerical aptitude.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as multiple itemed PO’s, inter-company invoices, and miscoded invoices.
- Ability to communicate effectively to customers, vendors, or employees of our organization.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Writer.
- Knowledge of Unit4 or Esker AP Automation a plus.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
- We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
- Don’t you want to work with awesome people?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This is not considered a safety sensitive position.
Required travel up to 10%.
The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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