Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pacific, MO

7am to 3:30 M-F

SUMMARY:

Responsible for timely and proper disbursement of vendor payments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keys in controlling payment accurately to avoid duplicate payments and ensure all payments are made in timely manner to take advantage of all cash discounts available. Validates accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, received goods and invoices and investigates any discrepancies. Coordinates with purchasing and receiving departments to identify and correct errors. Maintains good vendor relations while protecting company assets. Reconciles monthly statements received from vendors. Key in enforcing company travel policies by auditing expense reports for reimbursement. Reconcile any bank issues as they arise. Supports other departments as needed. Manages credit card accounts. Prepares 1099's, sales tax exemption forms, I-9 forms.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Special projects as needed. Back-up for other accounting personnel as needed. Manage the employee fund. Because of the changing nature of our business, this job description will inevitably change. The employee will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within his/her capabilities as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Knowledge and experience in accounting. + Knowledge and experience in federal and state tax requirements.
+ Ability to find root cause when encountering errors.
+ Requires strong computer skills.
+ Ability to interact professionally with other employees and vendors.
+ Proofread work, identify and correct errors.
+ Basic math
+ Operate office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. May require lifting of up to 20 pounds.