What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist position at Pieper Electric, Inc.?
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will report to the Accounts Payable Manager. This position will work closely with other departments and/or branches to ensure timely collection and processing of supplier and employee expenses.
Responsibilities
This position requires a general knowledge of accounting principles with a detailed understanding of Accounts Payable.
Responsibilities
- Utilize AP automated invoicing system to receive invoices electronically.
- Review and process supplier invoices using a three-way match system.
- Send problem invoices out for correction and monitor for response to complete invoice posting.
- Reconcile supplier statements and request missing invoices.
- Prepare cost allocations.
- Complete credit applications for new suppliers.
- Review expense reports.
- Maintain supplier master.
- Train employees.
- Research and resolve invoice errors and outstanding checks.
- Respond timely to inquiries and requests for information regarding accounting issues.
This position requires a general knowledge of accounting principles with a detailed understanding of Accounts Payable.
- Applicable experience required, 2-3 years of experience strongly preferred
- Strong spreadsheet skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Must have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately.
- High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task are required.
- Exemplify Company values.
- Communication skills to deal effectively and appropriately with people, utilizing tact and diplomacy.
- Must be willing to initiate and build strong relationships with suppliers, team members, and branch personnel.
- Competence to keep company information strictly confidential.
- Ability to see details and recognize errors, working with precise standards of accuracy.
- Possess professional skepticism to identify potential fraud and escalate appropriately.
- Ability to proactively identify problems, think logically, and suggest solutions.
- Ability to think ahead, plan and follow up as needed to fully resolve issues.
- Professionally communicate with internal and external customers and ability to tailor communication to audience.
- Communication should be timely and friendly when expressed both written and verbally.
