What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Chauvet and Sons, LLC?
The primary objective of this position is to provide non-payroll payment and disbursement for approved invoices and expenses.
Job Requirements: include the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
- Process payables: examine all invoices for appropriate documentation and GL accounts, match invoices to receiving documents, and enter invoices into the A/P system. Generate a payable report for approval before processing for payment. Print and obtain signatures on all accounts payable checks. Distribute signed checks as required. Prepare credit card, online, and/or phone payments to specific vendors.
- Manage corporate credit cards: download transactions, generate and distribute statements, collect documents (i.e. receipts, invoices, etc.) to match and reconcile all transactions; and process payments for all statements.
- Prepare/process international wire payments of our major vendors and submit them to superiors for review before they are released by our CEO.
- Process outside representative/Iluminarc commission payments; run collection report, match line items to pay invoices, generate the payable report for review and approval and issue checks.
- Respond to vendor inquiries, research vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies. Maintain all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and accounts payable files.
- Analyze Payable Aging reports monthly and perform proper document filing.
- Gather A/P documents for auditors, if applicable, and for the 1099 Form at the year-end.
- Assist accountant and superiors as necessary.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
- 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid understanding of debits and credits and how they relate to invoices.
- Attention to detail, excellent mathematical and analytical ability.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel), ACCPAC, CRM Software, and small office equipment (10 key-adding machines, fax, and copier).
- Must complete Chauvet University Modules 1 and 2.
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers and other peripherals.