Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist

Symmons Industries•Braintree, MA

About The Position

At Symmons, we are dedicated to delivering excellence, driven by our core values: customer-focused, can-do attitude, resilience, and winning as a team. We foster a positive and collaborative work environment. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial in helping us achieve our mission by putting our core values into action every day. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. As a Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process while supporting broader general accounting functions. This role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions and reporting, requiring a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate brings expertise in accounts payable processes, solid general accounting knowledge, analytical capability, and strong communication skills to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
3+ years’ experience in accounts payable and general accounting functions in a small to mid-sized corporate accounting environment
Knowledge of 1099 reporting
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
Must be detail-oriented, organized and professional
Candidate should possess strong time management skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Oracle JD Edwards software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze and process invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Verify invoices are accurate and supported by appropriate approvals and receiving documentation (2-way match for services, 3-way match for goods).
Prepare weekly payment runs including check payments, wire transfers and AMEX payments.
Prepare documentation to support weekly payment runs and provide to Corporate Controller.
Contact vendors to provide remittance advice for wire transfers and other electronic payments.
Reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve discrepancies.
Identify and escalate issues timely; maintain critical vendor accounts.
Manage accounts payable e-mail account by saving vendor invoices and researching and responding to vendor inquiries.
Support month-end and year-end close processes by ensuring timely entry of invoices and follow up with invoice owners so that approvals and payment holds are resolved prior to deadlines.
Audit freight invoices and process for payment.
Support year-end external audit as needed.
Maintain vendor Form W-9 information and prepare annual 1099 filings.
Follow established accounts payable policies, procedures, and control processes to ensure the accuracy of accounts payable.
Review employee expense reports to confirm compliance with company policy and process for payment.
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Prepare and maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
Conduct variance analyses and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Contribute to process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the accounting team.
Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant regulations.
Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as directed by management.