A/P Specialist

SRS Distribution Inc. • Lawrenceville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of an accounts payable specialist is to serve as support for the accounts payable associate and maintain accounts payable records, ensure that a company’s bills are paid on time and that the company is not overcharged for any services.

Requirements

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and vendors.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all personnel and vendors.
• Effectively utilize all capabilities of Trend accounting system.
• Detail minded and organized.
• Problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Manage stress level depending on projects and deadlines.
• Multitask various projects simultaneously.
• Receive and process financial information.
• Assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc.
• Remain in a stationary position for at least 80% of the workday
• Move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate information
• Associates degree accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting procedures

Nice To Haves

• May require heavy lifting
• Constantly works in office environment

Responsibilities

• Back up for Accounts Payable associate, direct orders, defect PORMS, vendor files
• Maintains assigned vendor accounts payable files (Vendor setup, ACH setup, Vendor invoicing, etc)
• Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date, and accurate manner.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Identify, implement, and assist with accounting projects/redesigns
• Schedule weekly check run
• Monitor vendor accounts and APTP report to ensure payments are made timely.
• Cross train where needed

Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
• discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
• medical/dental/vision
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid life and short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• additional life insurance
• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
• Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree