What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Precoat Metals?
Company Description
AZZ Inc. is a leading provider of specialized products and services designed to meet the unique needs of industrial markets worldwide. With a rich history spanning several decades, AZZ has established a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
At AZZ, our culture is defined by trust, respect, accountability, integrity, teamwork and sustainability ("TRAITS"). We are dedicated to our employees by fully training and equipping them and providing a safe environment to grow personally and professionally. We strive to build, maintain and create a work environment that attracts and retains employees who are high contributors, have outstanding skills, are engaged in our culture, and who embody our Company mission: to create superior value in a culture where people can grow both professionally and personally, and where TRAITS matter.
As AZZ Inc. continues to evolve and innovate, it remains committed to driving shareholder value while maintaining its reputation as a leader in industrial solutions. With a strong foundation built on decades of experience and a forward-thinking approach, AZZ Inc. is poised to continue its upward trajectory, delivering sustainable growth and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Job Description
AZZ has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist at our Fort Worth Texas corporate office. Reporting to the Supervisor Accounts Payable you will support all AP functions. You have experience providing great customer service, you’re a pro at administration, and you have strong organizational skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Processes vendor invoices and applies payments in a timely manner.
- Investigates and resolves payment discrepancies with vendors, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
- Pulls bank statements and reports from the bank website to facilitate payment processing.
- Adjusts vendor accounts as needed for payment corrections or invoice discrepancies.
- Scans checks and other payment forms received for deposit into the appropriate accounts.
- Prints month-end reports, such as AP Aging, Transaction Register, and Payment Summary.
- Collects payment data from subsidiaries to ensure all accounts are up to date.
- Prepares Daily Accounts Payable Report and compiles monthly payment summaries as reported by business units.
- Reconciles cash disbursements and outstanding liabilities at month-end to ensure accuracy.
- Processes daily accounts payable transactions and verifies system activity (e.g., Oracle) reconciles with Daily AP Report, reporting any discrepancies to the AP Supervisor.
- Demonstrates advanced functional knowledge of Accounts Payable processes within Oracle Software.
- Provides clear, detailed written procedures for Accounts Payable processes, as needed.
- Identifies areas for process improvement and suggests enhancements to internal procedures.
- Recognizes discrepancies and takes proactive steps to resolve them, informing the AP Supervisor as necessary.
- Trains and mentors entry-level accounts payable associates, ensuring their understanding of processes and systems.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in Accounting, Accounts Payable or Finance preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication for both internal and external engagement.
- Must be self-motivated and comfortable working independently at times.
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma required
- Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Combination of education and relative experience may be considered.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AZZ Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace
