Accounts Payable Specialist

Berks Packing is a 3rd generation family-owned and operated meat processor facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. We have a long-standing tradition of providing excellent product quality and customer service. Berks has been a family favorite for over 90 years!

Berks Packing is seeking a detail oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with in-depth knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting policies and procedures along with strong organization skills with the passion of ensuring accurate financial operations to join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analyze invoices and expense reports for accuracy, eligibility for payment and assuring proper coding.
• Match PO, receipts and invoices. Working with the various departments on finalizing approvals or discrepancies.
• Audit and process credit card statements and commissions.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.
• Identify and process fixed assets and prepayment invoices accordingly.
• Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices, identifies discount opportunities, while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Reconcile vendor statements, validate and resolve any open balances.
• Manages and reconciles petty cash.
• Process Sales and Use Tax returns.
• Manage vendor master records in accounting system.
• Manage the accounts payable mailbox, respond to vendor inquires, and help resolve discrepancies.
• Maintains relationships with new and existing vendors by delivering high quality customer service.
• Manage W9 and COI files
• Processing of 1099's
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations
• Assist with month end processes.
• Cross Train with Accounts Receivable Dept.
• Prepares various reports required internally and maintains all associated files.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Administrative and Clerical- Requires knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures. Ability to Process Information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, entering, and/or verifying information or data. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions, software manuals.

Problem Solving-Requires the ability to be an active listener and to be oriented to providing service to others. Requires critical thinking, problem solving skills.

Interpersonal-Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and outside contacts.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Organizational Skills-Effective organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work. Effective time management skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates attention to detail.

Communication- Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Proficient Internet skills. Proficient office skills: telephone, copier, calculator, scanner.

Proficiency in Accounting Software. Familiarity with ERP.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma. Associate's degree in accounting, some business school experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience of 3-5 years preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

A pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen is required. We conduct background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.