Accounts Payable Specialist

Potelco, Inc.•Sumner, WA

41d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, like a fast pace, and enjoy number processing, then we have a role for you! Potelco seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team at our company headquarters in Sumner, WA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated accounting experience, including high volume accounts payable.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles to process and pay vendors timely and accurately.
Excellent organization, research, and reconciliation skills.
Proficient in Excel, data management, formatting, and formulas.
Experienced with AP software data entry.
Excellent 10 key and alpha numeric keying speeds.

Nice To Haves

AA in accounting or 3 years in an AP accounting role.
Job cost-based AP & accounting software experience.
Experience with Oracle/JDE accounting software.
Experience with Concur and PNC.
Familiar with processing company credit cards and employee reimbursements

Responsibilities

Enter new vendors into the accounts payable system and obtain W-9 forms prior to payment.
Establish appropriate tax classifications using W-9 information.
Obtain and reconcile all supporting documentation for invoices and secure necessary authorizations.
Enter invoices into the correct accounting periods.
Review general ledger accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
Ensure sales tax and use tax are applied and paid correctly.
Enter invoices and credits into the accounts payable system.
Maintain current and organized AP files.
Reconcile vendor statements, credit card statements, and employee reimbursements.
Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Work cooperatively and proactively with vendors and internal partners to manage inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
Communicate effectively in a team environment or work independently to achieve AP team goals.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned