Accounts Payable Specialist

Graybar•Newtown, CT

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference. Shingle & Gibb’s Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for assisting with financial, administrative and clerical tasks within the Accounting Department to deliver heroic service to our customers and promote financial profitability for our Company. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for preparing and processing all accounts payable transactions, ensures proper reconciliation of all payments and maintains all accounting records according to established record retention guidelines. In this role you will: Understand and embody the Shingle Core Values Review all invoices and check requests to ensure approval and then enter into the system. Sort and match supporting documentation to invoices and set invoices up for payment. Set up new vendors in the accounting system. Prepare and process payments to all vendors on a timely basis. Resolve invoice discrepancies by following up with customers and vendors. Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, making payment or performing an adjustment. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries. Manage the Accounts Payable email address and respond accordingly. Review credit card statements and match receipts to charges. Ensure that recurring monthly payments are paid and recorded in the proper period. Strive to continue to improve the payment process. Answer telephone and directs calls to appropriate department as needed. Maintain financial security by following established internal accounting controls. Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents according to record retention guidelines. Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing results as needed. Attend and actively contribute to weekly Financial L10 Meetings. Communicate, promote and showcase the Shingle & Gibb Core Values, policies and procedures throughout the organization.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent is required.
1-3 years of general accounting experience is required.
Knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures.
Technology fluent in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Proficient in data entry and management.
Attention to detail.
High level of accuracy.
Problem-solving.
Teamwork.
Customer/ Client focus.
Good Communication Skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in accounting or business preferred

Responsibilities

Understand and embody the Shingle Core Values
Review all invoices and check requests to ensure approval and then enter into the system.
Sort and match supporting documentation to invoices and set invoices up for payment.
Set up new vendors in the accounting system.
Prepare and process payments to all vendors on a timely basis.
Resolve invoice discrepancies by following up with customers and vendors.
Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, making payment or performing an adjustment.
Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
Manage the Accounts Payable email address and respond accordingly.
Review credit card statements and match receipts to charges.
Ensure that recurring monthly payments are paid and recorded in the proper period.
Strive to continue to improve the payment process.
Answer telephone and directs calls to appropriate department as needed.
Maintain financial security by following established internal accounting controls.
Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents according to record retention guidelines.
Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing results as needed.
Attend and actively contribute to weekly Financial L10 Meetings.
Communicate, promote and showcase the Shingle & Gibb Core Values, policies and procedures throughout the organization.