What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable) position at Allied Fire Protection?
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work in a team environment that includes daily interaction with management, team members and appropriate staff to ensure timely and accurate input of vendor invoices into ComputerEase and transition to Sage
- Ability meet deadlines and multi-task in a growing corporate environment
- Communicate with vendors as appropriate and research discrepancies
- Develop strong relationships with billing admins and operations personnel to research PO issues and to facilitate timely receipt of delivery tickets
- Reconcile Vendor Statements on a monthly/quarterly basis, as appropriate
- Oversee biweekly check runs
- Assist in the preparation of data for the Company’s year-end audit, as appropriate
- Maintain Master Service Agreement requirements for subcontractors
- Coordinate setup of new vendors
- Backup to Receptionist, as needed
- Other accounting-related responsibilities, as assigned and needed
Knowledge:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus
Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of Accounting or Accounts Payable experience required. Construction and job costing experience a plus
- Collections experience
- Strong customer service experience, a plus
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organization skills
- Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Products with an emphasis on Excel
- Understanding of accounting practices
- Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and assist other departments as needed
Physical Requirements
- 100% Office Setting
