What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable position at Parish Tractor?
Parish Tractor is seeking an individual who has an eye for detail with excellent communications skills to join our growing accounting team. This Accounts Payable position requires a willingness to learn and will work alongside the Accounting Manager and other accounting team members. This position is located in Hattiesburg, MS, supporting seven stores in three states.
Responsibilities:
- Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
- Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
- Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
- Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel or Google Sheets, and experience using FileBound or other AP software preferred.
- Sufficient skills using other accounting software, office equipment and other business systems.
- Ability to carry out financial computations quickly and accurately.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and display appropriate office etiquette.
- Eager to take on new challenges and improve processes.
- Ability to work independently and well with other team members.
- Organized and able to prioritize tasks.
- History of working closely with others to cultivate a positive environment, conducive to growing a business together.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of accounting and/or accounts payable experience required.
Experience with computer applications
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
We offer an excellent benefit package to include: Competitive wages, paid time off, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life and more), 401(k) with company match, and much more.
We strive to help people prosper, provide outstanding service and help our communities thrive!
