Accounts Payable Specialist

Kahala Management LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kahala, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising, has an opportunity for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Accounting Team in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of many QSR brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Baja Fresh, Pinkberry, among others, in over 20 countries around the world. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is high volume and fast paced Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Financial Reporting Ability to prioritize and problem solve High level of accuracy Account reconciliation Vendor relations and resolve invoicing issues Expense reimbursements 1099 understanding/processing Performing the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions Monitor AP emails, correspondence, and invoices to AP automation software program (Great Plains) Receiving and reviewing invoices/backup for appropriate approvals and GL coding Managing invoice statements Verifying all invoices, expenses and payments are processed in compliance with financial policies and procedures Prepare weekly AP payments for approval Electronic payments Matching Manual Payments Uploading electronic invoice files AP Period end close process Assisting the Accounts Payable Department with various duties. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: SAP preferred, but will consider all ERPs Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Excellent PC skills Basic Excel knowledge Expert 10-Key user Strong organizational skills Excellent work ethic and team player Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Experience with AP month-end closing procedures Strong problem-solving skills Ability to meet critical deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills/interpersonal skills written KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 3-5 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Financial Reporting
Ability to prioritize and problem solve
High level of accuracy
Account reconciliation
Vendor relations and resolve invoicing issues
Expense reimbursements
1099 understanding/processing
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent PC skills
Basic Excel knowledge
Expert 10-Key user
Strong organizational skills
Excellent work ethic and team player
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Experience with AP month-end closing procedures
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to meet critical deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills/interpersonal skills written
3-5 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

SAP preferred, but will consider all ERPs

Responsibilities

Performing the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions
Monitor AP emails, correspondence, and invoices to AP automation software program (Great Plains)
Receiving and reviewing invoices/backup for appropriate approvals and GL coding
Managing invoice statements
Verifying all invoices, expenses and payments are processed in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Prepare weekly AP payments for approval
Electronic payments
Matching Manual Payments
Uploading electronic invoice files
AP Period end close process
Assisting the Accounts Payable Department with various duties