Accounts Payable Specialist

Elliott Equipment Company•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The AP Specialist is responsible for ensuring invoices are entered accurately and paid timely. It will verify the accuracy of invoices, communicate with internal colleagues and external suppliers, and perform administrative or clerical duties. This role is a key contributor to the finance team that supports the team by performing routine accounting tasks and projects and partnering with the business to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This role will also compile financial information by reviewing monthly general ledger activity, preparing journal entries, providing additional analysis of the accounts, and completing finance-related projects as required.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping procedures
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete and accurate.
Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying financial data
Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions
Ability to problem solve by researching discrepancies involving invoices and receiving paperwork as well as postings to the general ledger
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously
Effective change management abilities, with experience driving cultural shifts and embracing new training practices
A team-oriented approach, able to build relationships and collaborate with individuals at all levels
Problem analysis and resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong team player

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Manufacturing Environment preferred
Associates degree in related field
Experience in accounting or accounts payable preferred
Detail Oriented
Perform accurate and reliable work
Maintain organized files and work area
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial information
Microsoft Office experience – specifically Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Enter Accounts Payable invoices and credit memos with great attention to detail
Maintain accurate Accounts Payable records in electronic form (invoices, credit memos, and receivings)
Communicate with vendors regarding missing documents, changed orders, pricing discrepancies, etc.
Collaborate with colleagues in Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, and Inventory Management
Maintain detailed vendor files and records
Verify accuracy of vendor data (contact information, payment terms, remit to address)
Process weekly payments to vendors
Perform monthly reconciliation of A/P listings to the general ledger
Maintain Use Tax records and prepare periodic filings
Provide data and/or prepare reports as requested
Carry out general recordkeeping and accounting tasks as assigned
Cross-train with other Accounting Department personnel as requested