Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable
About The Position
Job Summary: The Accounting Specialist independently performs the accounts payable functions, including timely processing of invoices, check runs, resolving discrepancies with vendors, participating in month-end close, assisting with audits and maintaining the vendor master file (VMF). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform standard 3-way match of invoices, verify coding and approval and process in a timely, accurate and efficient manner Process weekly check runs and submit positive pay files, as well as submit requests for International wire payments Review the aging and proactively communicate and resolve discrepancies in all aspects of accounts payable and maintain a clean AP aging Prepare the monthly A/P accruals to support month-end close and run the A/P reports for the period, as well as assist with financial audits Update new and existing vendor records and banking details by processing required forms Monitor prepayments made and clear them in a timely manner Support CBS(Crane Business System) efforts in the department Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Requirements
- Experience: 0-3 years in Accounts Payable or equivalent
- Knowledge: Knowledge of accounts payable, office and clerical techniques, methods and practices, filing systems and Microsoft Office.
- Skills/Abilities: Ability to work in an independent and team setting with both, internal and external suppliers and customers. Strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and perform high data entry
- Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Perform standard 3-way match of invoices, verify coding and approval and process in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
- Process weekly check runs and submit positive pay files, as well as submit requests for International wire payments
- Review the aging and proactively communicate and resolve discrepancies in all aspects of accounts payable and maintain a clean AP aging
- Prepare the monthly A/P accruals to support month-end close and run the A/P reports for the period, as well as assist with financial audits
- Update new and existing vendor records and banking details by processing required forms
- Monitor prepayments made and clear them in a timely manner
- Support CBS(Crane Business System) efforts in the department
- Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Benefits
- Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
- Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
