Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Accounting

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established procedures. Maintains contact with staff and vendors and observes confidentiality of vendors and company matters. Possess computer skills and word processing with good mathematical background required to perform in an accounting setting.

Essential Functions:

The Accounts Payable Specialist has the following responsibilities:

• Utilize computerized accounting software programs /QuickBooks/Excel/Word to perform duties and responsibilities;
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes;
• Code documents according to company procedures;
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records;
• Organizes and maintains up to date financial records;
• Match order forms with invoices, and record necessary information;
• Maintains telephone and personal contact with staff and vendors on payable matters.
• Reads manuals and procedures, maintains and updates procedural manuals as needed;
• Assist in analysis under the direction of the Vineyard Accounting Manager or Assistant Accounting Manager;
• Organizes and maintains retention files with support documentation for required period of time;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

1.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• College level accounting classes or Accounting Degree preferred

2.

• 1 year of relevant accounting experience

3.

• This position requires excellent verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to use office equipment such as computer, 10key, fax, and copy machine
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic, demonstrates good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of file contents
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic, demonstrates good common sense and sound judgment.
• Bilingual/bi-literate preferred. (Spanish/English)

4.

• Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to a maximum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, bend, and stoop
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach, grasp, hold, handle items, and work with fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Clear vision (close and distant), peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Hearing adequate for working safely around office setting

5.

• Indoor office environment
• Moderate noise levels
• Soledad, CA: Reliability commute to and from

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.25 - $32.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How did you hear about this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts Payable: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Soledad, CA 93960 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $33