The Accounts Payable Specialist’s primary focus is to ensure the following is achieved daily: accurate data/invoice matching to ensure on time payments, thorough reconciliations, and professional communication with vendors & suppliers.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Promotes and demonstrates a commitment to quality and timely processing of assigned Accounts Payable tasks
Works proactively with vendors and internal personnel to resolve disputes
Processes and matches supplier invoices in feeder system daily and well ahead of due dates
Follows up on aged AP items as directed by management
Understands the general accrual process and General Ledger terminology
Reconciles old accounts or data that may be unprocessed in feeder system or need further review
Adheres to department performance metrics as directed by management
Abides by department policies and procedures, including SOX controls
Contributes to ERP and operational system enhancements, upgrades, or migrations, including user testing, as requested by management
Escalates any highly important internal or external communication to Sr. Manager, including critical system or supplier issues
Develops and maintains successful and positive relationships with other functional areas, including Operations, Accounting, Treasury, Credit/Risk, Marketing, and Tax
Utilizes time wisely to complete all necessary tasks prior to Accounting close
Anticipates supplier needs and fosters outstanding customer service
Recognizes errors in feeder system that are roadblocks to accurate, punctual payments or accruals
Participates in audit requests
Engages in special projects as directed by management.
Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to complete functional tasks accurately and swiftly with minimal retraining.
Detail-oriented work ethic that exhibits knowledge and understanding of the business and feeder system(s).
Willingness and eagerness to master all Accounts Payable processes as assigned, and learn multiple aspects of the business.
Strong comfort with system processes and ability to research and resolve issues successfully, both from a system and an accounting perspective.
Keen awareness of looking for innovative opportunities to save the business money
Capability to work individually and in a team environment.
Management of multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Flexibility and patience during times of stress.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working .relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
Aptitude to proactively initiate projects that will improve processes.
Readiness to make quick and sound decisions based on adequate information
Reliable attendance record.
Proficiency in preserving confidentiality.
ERP system knowledge (e.g. ,Oracle 11i).
Operational system knowledge (SolArc Right Angle is a plus).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Experience/Education:
Associates degree or higher.
Three or more years of Accounts Payable experience.
Experience in oil & gas industry a plus.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;
Be stationary for long periods of time;
Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;
Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
Move about in an office environment;
Work using repetitive motion.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:
Frequently in an office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.
This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Successful completion of company pre-employment background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and other related testing upon job offer acceptance.
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Compensation Range
Hourly: $22.00 – $25.00
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