What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Walker Products Inc.?
Accounts Payable Specialist
Pacific, MO
7am to 3:30 M-F
SUMMARY:
Responsible for timely and proper disbursement of vendor payments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keys in controlling payment accurately to avoid duplicate payments and ensure all payments are made in timely manner to take advantage of all cash discounts available.
- Validates accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, received goods and invoices and investigates any discrepancies.
- Coordinates with purchasing and receiving departments to identify and correct errors.
- Maintains good vendor relations while protecting company assets.
- Reconciles monthly statements received from vendors.
- Key in enforcing company travel policies by auditing expense reports for reimbursement.
- Reconcile any bank issues as they arise.
- Supports other departments as needed.
- Manages credit card accounts.
- Prepares 1099's, sales tax exemption forms, I-9 forms.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Special projects as needed.
- Back-up for other accounting personnel as needed.
- Manage the employee fund.
- Because of the changing nature of our business, this job description will inevitably change. The employee will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within his/her capabilities as directed by management.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge and experience in accounting.
- Knowledge and experience in federal and state tax requirements.
- Ability to find root cause when encountering errors.
- Requires strong computer skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with other employees and vendors.
- Proofread work, identify and correct errors.
- Basic math
- Operate office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. May require lifting of up to 20 pounds.
