Accounts Payable Specialist
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a crucial role in our multi-location finance department by accurately processing and monitoring outgoing payments and expenditures. The candidate will ensure that all vendor invoices are received accurately verified, entered, and processed in a timely manner while encouraging adherance to company policies and procedures. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Essential Functions
· Invoice Processing: Receive and verify invoices for goods and services, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
· Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments, including electronic transfers, ensuring accuracy of account coding and authorization.
· Vendor Management: Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies, while maintaining positive relationships.
· Account Reconciliations: Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
· Reporting: Assist in generating monthly reports and analysis related to accounts payable.
· Compliance: Ability to learn and adapt to enhancements as business needs and change with a teachable posture.
· Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the accounts payable function.
Position Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Proven experience (2+ years) working in accounts payable or general accounting roles. Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Netsuite and QuickBooks) is preferred.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to take direction, work independently and collaboratively within a team.
-Proven competence in building and maintaining productive working relationships
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and transport files and documents, as needed.
Working Conditions:
- Typical office environment.
- Occasional overtime may be required.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified to meet business needs as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75229 (Required)
Work Location: In person