Accounts Payable Specialist - Part Time

Sartori Cheese Brand•Plymouth, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures the integrity and timeliness of processing payments to suppliers by performing a variety of accounting functions required to enter information into various application systems with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. This position will work about 20 hours per week, on a flexible schedule.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, required.
2-3 years of experience in an accounting related function preferably accounts payable.
Proficient in Excel
Articulate: Communicates clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats
Detail orientated – Ensures accuracy and precision in work output
Organized – Structures work and information in a logical, efficient, manner
Problem solver – Identifies root causes and recommends effective solutions
Adaptable – adjust to new or changing circumstances
Teamwork- Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.
Initiative – Takes proactive action without being prompted.
Quality Commitment – Consistently strives to meet high standards of excellence.
Results driven – focuses on achieving results that promote business success.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards or other translatable ERP system, preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures all invoices, check requests, and Team Member expense reports have proper approvals per Company policy and reviews company number, quantity, price, general ledger account, department, and accounting period for accuracy
Enters vendor invoices into Accounts Payable module within JD Edwards after verifying a two or three-way match and works with Procurement and Receiving to resolve differences
Monitors and responds to the Accounts Payable email account for electronically submitted invoices and vendor correspondence
Self-assesses use tax as appropriate per Wisconsin regulations and statutes
Reviews all freight bills to verify the sales order number is referenced and codes them to the appropriate freight account
Ensures completed W-9 forms are on file for all new vendors that require tax reporting
Works to transition vendor payments from checks to ACH and vendor invoices remitted electronically instead of mailed
Sorts and files Accounts Payable paperwork including invoices entered, packing slips, and check copies in respective storage locations
Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities within the Accounts Payable function for increased efficiency
Assist AR with retrieving deduction back-up from customer portals on an as-needed basis to ensure timely management of repayment requests.
Other duties and special projects as assigned