Accounts Payable Specialist

River Valley Foods • Syracuse, NY

7d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of the accounting team who collaborates with vendors and internal departments in order to ensure timely and accurate payments, categorization and reconciliation of invoices. This position offers the opportunity to use strengths in Accounting, organization, time management, administrative precision, prioritization, and effective communication to work collaboratively as a member of a cohesive, successful, goal orientated team.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel, with 10-key punch required
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent Communication Skills – verbal and written
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record with understanding of A/P and Accounting workflow
• Effective communication skills, ability to relay a friendly, helpful and professional message in telephone and inter-personal activities
• Ability to maintain strong accuracy and attention to detail in fast-paced, high volume environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) a plus
• Three years of previous experience in Accounts Payable is desired

Responsibilities

• Review and match all vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Reconcile price/quantity variances to ensure all invoices and purchase orders are properly accounted
• Review, reconcile and assign g/l chart of accounts allocation for all department overhead expense workflow
• Work with department managers on expense purchases and approval process
• Partner with vendors, warehouse, and department managers on applicable research on invoice and purchase order inquiries
• Assist with month end closing process thru accrual tracking, a/p aging review, and other tasks as appropriate
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Other office and/or accounting duties may be assigned as business needs require, and as opportunities occur in a hands-on, interactive department setting

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Health, prescription, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental insurances
• 401 (k) with company match
• Employee assistant program
• Employee purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed