Accounts Payable Specialist: 1st; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Skills Inc•Auburn, WA

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Skills Inc. is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Specialist to compile and maintain accounts payable records. Skills Inc. is a self-funded nonprofit and aerospace supplier whose social mission is to train, employ, and serve people with disabilities and the community. This position works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires maintaining confidentiality of information about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and other related matters. Due to the company's participation in the defense industry, ITAR rules apply; access to sensitive defense-related information or materials is limited to U.S. persons as defined by law. The work environment may occasionally include an indoor manufacturing setting, industry-standard personal protective equipment, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology.
Ability to lift or move 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit constantly, walk frequently, and stand occasionally during the workday.
Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to communicate or operate a keyboard.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.
U.S. person status, as defined by law, is required to access, view, or share ITAR-controlled sensitive information or materials.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices for providing excellent customer service.
Experience with an accounting software package.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Ten-key-by-touch proficiency with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to self-motivate and perform functions independently.
Interpersonal and communication skills, a team-oriented approach, and the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Check, match, and enter vouchers for payment.
Prepare invoice deduction notices (credit memos) as necessary.
Audit freight bills against freight manifests.
Answer vendor inquiries.
Analyze vendor accounts and negotiate extended terms with vendors when cash is restricted.
Prepare accounts payable checks.
Print accounts payable reports and maintain accounts payable files.
Prepare account analyses as required.
Assist with accounts receivable and special projects as necessary.
Prepare manual paychecks.
Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts.