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Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: St. Francisville, Louisiana
Join our family-owned business, established in 1959, where we value integrity, efficiency, and strong vendor relationships. We are currently seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team and contribute to our continued success.
Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Specialist will provide financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions. This role is essential in maintaining vendor relationships and supporting our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice and Refund Processing: Accurately match invoices to purchase orders, ensure proper coding, and enter invoices and refunds into Odoo promptly.
- Payment Processing: Prepare and submit payment orders and checks, ensure timely vendor payments, and assist with cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliation.
- Vendor Relations: Maintain positive vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, ensure complete vendor records, and negotiate savings.
- Expense Reporting: Provide and manage credit card statements, ensure matching records, and train new hires on expense reporting.
- Month-End Close (MEC): Enter prior period invoices by deadline, reconcile Aged Payable report, and provide timely feedback on discrepancies.
- General Accounts Payable Maintenance: Review and report on Aged Payable report, recommend efficiency improvements, and maintain process documentation.
- Phone Support: Participate in front desk and phone backup rotation as needed.
- Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as delegated by the Controller.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years (preferably 5 years) in accounts payable functions.
- Skills: Proficient in standard office equipment, clerical processes, and administrative procedures. Strong knowledge of data filing systems.
- Education: Associate’s Degree in business, marketing, accounting, or related field preferred. Relevant experience and certifications considered in lieu of degree.
If you are detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, and are passionate about accounts payable, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Yearly bonus
Application Question(s):
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Ability to Commute:
- Saint Francisville, LA 70775 (Required)
Work Location: In person