What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Sigma?
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Specialist manages and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. Serves as a contact for all accounts payable activities and inquiries.
Essential Job Functions:
- Process vendor invoices for payment by ensuring invoices have adequate supporting documentation (purchase orders, proof of receipt)
- Investigate/resolve problems related to invoices received
- Process checks
- Maintain accounts payable files
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Finance experience to include Accounts Payable, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Etc.
- Two (2) year’s accounts payable experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES (KSA’s)
- Proficient with Microsoft office, including skills with Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to identify complex problems, review information to develop and evaluate options then implement solutions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
