Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview

OVERALL SUMMARY:  The Accounts Payable Specialist will assist the Accounts Payable team in processing payments to outside vendors and various tasks associated with an Accounts Payable roll.

Requirements: Minimum associate’s degree in accounting required with a minimum of 1 - 2 years of previous accounting experience. BA/BS degree in accounting preferred but does not require related experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for reviewing and vouching invoices for non-inventory, inventory, and freight related transactions, including understanding of receipts matching process.
• Vendor Statement reconciliations along with communication needed for resolution.
• Preparation and posting of month end close journal entries.
• Completion of general ledger Accounts Payable account analysis
• Tracking of company credit card expenses and expense reports
• Monitoring any changes to approval hierarchies and maintaining the appropriate documentation
• Assigned tasks and projects as needed in addition to supporting the user teams and management.
• A general knowledge of use tax compliance

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• General understanding of accounting principles and mechanics of accounts payable is required.
• Must have a professional attitude and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Detailed oriented, thorough, and analytical thinking is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounts payable systems
• Strong organizational skills and outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and advance within the organization.
• Experience with an ERP system, Microsoft D365 preferred, but not required.

We are looking for people who are passionate about being part of a diverse team, where different backgrounds, experience and opinions are valued and incorporated into our daily work. We want to welcome people into our company that like to collaborate, take on challenges and value a wide variety of global views about consumers, brands, processes, and products.