Accounts Payable Specialist
Waterworks•Danbury, CT
•Hybrid
About The Position
Waterworks is seeking an energetic, career-minded Accounts Payable Specialist to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role requires a solid understanding of GAAP, accuracy and attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational capabilities, and a commitment to process improvement. The specialist must adhere to company schedules and communicate transparently and promptly with the Accounting team and colleagues across the company. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence at least three days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
- 1–2 years of related experience.
- Proficient Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
- Flexibility and the ability to work independently and/or manage multiple assignments and responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume processing.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, planning skills, and attention to detail.
- Interest in joining a growing organization and growing into a larger role.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of JD Edwards, Business Objects, Concur, and/or Sage Fixed Asset software.
- Business Objects report-writing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform accounts payable functions, including vouchering, preparing payments, and cash requirement reporting.
- Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor invoices.
- Partner with Inventory Management and Warehouse teams to resolve purchase order and accounts payable variances.
- Review and maintain the vendor prepayment register.
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
- Back up and assist with month-end close responsibilities related primarily to accounts payable, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
- Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
- Develop and implement accounts payable procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and recommending improvements.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
- Some summer half days.
- Volunteer day.
- At least eight federal holidays and one floating holiday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
