What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at RedBalloon?
Company: Par West Turf Services Inc.
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Job Summary
At Par West, a meticulous financial system is critical to drive our business forward. The accounts payable specialist keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounting team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner as well as work to maintain and cultivate great relations with those vendors. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.
Objectives of this role
Timely bill entry
Accuracy with all AP
Communication with Chief Financial Officer and Operations manager on status of AP weekly
Vendor relationship management
Vendor term evaluations & improvements
Pre-bill payment problem solving
Vendor credit evaluations and follow up
Item receipts follow up
AP reporting & analysis
Working hand & hand with purchasing and receiving
Reconciling all vendor account balances
Qualifications
Required skills and qualifications
RedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companies
Job Summary
At Par West, a meticulous financial system is critical to drive our business forward. The accounts payable specialist keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounting team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner as well as work to maintain and cultivate great relations with those vendors. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.
Objectives of this role
- Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems
- Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments as well as terms negotiations
- Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
- Comply with national and local financial regulations
Timely bill entry
Accuracy with all AP
Communication with Chief Financial Officer and Operations manager on status of AP weekly
Vendor relationship management
Vendor term evaluations & improvements
Pre-bill payment problem solving
Vendor credit evaluations and follow up
Item receipts follow up
AP reporting & analysis
Working hand & hand with purchasing and receiving
Reconciling all vendor account balances
Qualifications
Required skills and qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information
- Associate’s degree or equivalent
- Strong mathematical skills
- Experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)
- Experience with accounting software and online platforms
- Experience with NetSuite is a PLUS
