Job Description

Flexibility Option: In Person
Job Req Id: 31139
Description:
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in:

Fargo, ND

Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

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Accounts Payable Specialist performs duties related to the Accounts Payable functions including vendor programs and supports inquiries from vendors and company branch locations. Provides mentorship to other team members.

Responsibilities

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Essential functions


Monitors incoming department mail, including department email box. Analyzes vendor invoices, credit memos, and deductions for inputting into SAP. Reconciles vendor statement and various weekly/monthly reports. Supports incoming calls to the AP department. Builds and maintains relationships with key partners. Reviews and solves vendor issues. Performs all aspects of the job accurately and efficiently while providing service excellence.

Non-essential functions


Backs up other positions when requested. Brings discrepancies to the attention of the AP Supervisor, when they arise. Mention cost-saving opportunities when applicable. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.

Qualifications

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Associate degree or 2 years minimum relevant work experience, required. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel, Word, PowerPoint, forms) required. SAP Software knowledge preferred.

Skills and Abilities

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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged. Ability to effectively prioritize work to meet specific service levels. Basic accounting knowledge.

Physical Requirements

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Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:

Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

Lift from Waist:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Lift from Floor:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Carried for Distance:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

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Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

Sitting

(a continuous period of being seated) -

Continuously

Standing

(for sustained periods of time) -

Frequently

Walking

(moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -

Frequently

Bending/stooping

(downward and forward) -

Occasionally

Crawling

(moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -

Not at all

Climbing/Walking Stairs

(ascending or descending) -

Frequently

Reaching

(extending arms in any direction) -

Frequently

Crouching/squatting

(bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -

Occasionally

Kneeling

(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -

Occasionally

Balancing

(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -

Occasionally

Repetitive motion

(substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) -

Continuously

Pivoting

(movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) -

Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling

(using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -

Occasionally

Grasping

(Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -

Continuously

Fingering

(picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) -

Continuously

Talking

(expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -

Frequently

Driving

(the control and operation of a motor vehicle) -

Not at all

Desk work

(work usually performed at a desk) -

Continuously

Use of a computer - Continuously

Use of a telephone - Frequently

Hearing

(Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -

Continuously

Exposure

(to adverse weather & temperature conditions)

- Not at all

Travel

(travel needed to perform job duties) -

Occasionally

Additional Information

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This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.