What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at American Equipment Mfg?
We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to be responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable process including but not limited to: processing all invoices received for payment and undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Match receivers to purchase orders and ensuring the proper supporting documents are present.
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, recording accounts payable data, and maintaining corresponding spreadsheets.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
· Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending professional and timely bill reminders to vendors.
· Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
· Understand expense accounts, cost centers, and inventory
· Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W- 9, sales tax, etc.)
Requirements
- Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Specialist, 3-5 years
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping, accounts payable principles and accounting software.
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Strong data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Sage experience necessary
- Intermediate experience with Excel spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to follow strict, existing processes and procedures.
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, helpful
ENTRY LEVEL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person