What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at AMERILIFE US, LLC?
Why Crump?
We understand that our teammates are more alike than we are different and that we are One Crump. Supported by leading technology tools and a collaborative work model, we empower our people to serve clients and support each other. Strong brands are built through consistent delivery of a company’s value proposition – for both its employees and its customers.
At Crump, we believe in investing in the teammates who work for us, supporting the business goals of the myriad professionals who work with us so they can best meet their clients’ needs, and bettering the communities that house our teammates. These beliefs have allowed Crump to maintain our standing as an industry top performer, not only as measured by sales results but, more importantly, by consistent customer and employee satisfaction and retention.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for all accounts payable functions for the company. In addition, they will process commission payments for multiple entities, receive and code invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and monthly accounts payable accruals, escheat, and assisting with collections efforts that involve our third-party agency.Job Description
Job Specific Duties
- Ensure timely payments to our commission agents/agencies for multiple entities.
- 1099 Year-end filing process
- Assist in month-end close procedures related to accounts payable
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing trade vendors
- Processing invoices for trade payments
- Updating procedures and workflow processes
- Review all payment requests for appropriate documentation and approval authority.
- Prioritizes invoice payment processing to take advantage of cash discounts, to avoid interest and/or penalties, and to adhere to agreed-upon payment terms/plans.
- Corresponds with vendors and responds to payment status inquiries. Research aged invoices received from vendor and review vendor history in accounts payable system to see if previously paid
- Review and prepare Escheat filings throughout the year along with preparing due diligence letters
- Review and contact commissions agents with chargebacks
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- High School diploma and/or at least two or more years in an accounts payable role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of company processes, accounting system functionality, and apply business knowledge, and reasoning ability in resolution of accounting tasks and issues.
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously
- Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work in a self-directed fashion
- Experience with PCs in a Windows environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products
- Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
- Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Proficiency with office equipment including fax machines, copiers, telephone systems, etc.
