Accounts Payable Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform functions of Accounts Payable using Business Central.  

• Weekly payment transactions including wire transfers.  

• Daily invoicing functions. 

• General understanding of freight and customs processes. 

• Ability to trace transactions through system and determine sources of discrepancies and make corrections. 

• Manage high-volume email correspondence regarding accounts payable. 

• Assist with the efficient, accurate, and timely execution of period end closing activities. 

• Comply with policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the accounting function(s). 

• Follow up on inquiries and assist managers with cost center issues. 

• Review weekly A/P aging’s, provide resolution and/or escalate issues to Accounting Supervisor. 

• Assist Accounting Manager with external audits. 

• Assist with month-end close related to vendor statement reconciliation and accruals. 

• Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner  

• Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Skills  

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.  

• Strong leadership and team building skills.  

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.  

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.  

• Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.    

• Ability to create, manage, and edit spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.    

Traits  

• Effective communicator, both written and spoken. 

• Good attention to detail   

• Ability to assess problems and quickly developing scenarios for solutions 

• Solid judgement, and ability to take personal responsibility and ownership of all work performed. 

• Enjoy working with numbers and willing to be cross-trained for multiple functions 

Education and/or Experience  

• High School Diploma required.  

• Minimum of 2 years’ Accounts Payable, Finance or Banking experience.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred.

• Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Outlook. 

• Knowledge with accounting software (i.e., Business Central, QuickBooks) and/or ERP software preferred.  

Compensation and Benefits 

• $26.00 - $27.00 hourly 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 
• Health Savings Account option  
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Employee Recognition Programs 
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program 
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.