Accounts Payable Specialist; $52,500

United Distributors Group • Smyrna, GA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for working with the Controller and Accounts Payable Department throughout all functions within the Accounting Department, and affiliated departments in multiple locations. The ideal candidate for this position has progressive experience in Accounts Payable, as well as highly-developed communication skills, and consistent organization skills.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school or vocational school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in the Accounts Payable area
• Demonstrated high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proficient in advanced Excel functions
• High level of competence in financial systems software and other record keeping systems
• Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize and handle a variety of duties to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail/high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to talk, hear and use telephone
• Able to sit for extended periods
• Able to use hands and fingers and use computer for extended periods
• Specific vision abilities that include close vision
• Able to occasionally lift supplies or materials (3-5 lbs or less)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited two or four-year college or university preferred in Accounting/Business Administration/Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform daily review of electronically coded invoices and expense reports to be paid
• Assist and perform research and matching of invoices to complete electronic funds transfer vouchers in the Accounts Payable system
• Assist and perform monthly tax filing reports and procedures, including but not limited to, monthly state liquor, wine, and beer tax filings, monthly sales tax reports, etc.
• Assist and perform check processing functions and related daily electronic funds processing functions
• Assist and perform filing of paid Accounts Payable invoices
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues by phone with vendors
• File year end 1099 forms
• Cross-train teammates on job functions and responsibilities when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED