ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE

Acme Barricades • Jacksonville, FL

4d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for vendor payments and expense control by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in a timely manner. The role works closely with Corporate Office and Accounting staff, Branch Managers, and vendors. Attention to detail and accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment are essential.

The position also requires processing a high volume of vendor invoices, handling rush items and follow-up, maintaining vendor information and accounts payable files, and supporting timely payment processing.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal management and external customers.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Customer-service attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to read and write in English to process paperwork and communicate with clients and internal customers.
• Ability to lift up to ten pounds occasionally.
• Adequate vision, including corrected vision, to perform essential job functions.
• Adequate hearing, including corrected hearing, to understand verbal information and maintain telephone conversations for an hour or more.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, or fingers, including extended use of a computer, keypad, or phone.
• Ability to work in a climate-controlled office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Peachtree accounting software package or an equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Verify approvals and process and enter data for invoices and check requests.
• Audit and verify expense reports before payment.
• Code invoices.
• Update and maintain the vendor database.
• Process and enter a high volume of vendor invoices weekly.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Process and follow up on rush items.
• Maintain accounts payable files.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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