Accounts Payable Accountant

Job description
POSITION TYPE: Full time. Direct Hire. Onsite. PAY: $55,000 to $60,000 annual plus benefits package.

Requirements of the Accounts Payable Specialist:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business desired, not required. Knowledge of GAAP Required.
• A minimum of 4 years of accounting work experience that includes processing Accounts Payable transactions.
• Full cycle AP experience from receipt of vendor invoices through payment process and month end close needed.
• Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to reconcile accounts.
• Technical skills: SAGE Accounting System, TimberScan, MS Office including Word, Outlook, and excellent Excel skills.

Duties of the Accounts Payable Specialist:
• Setup and maintain vendors in the system.
• Monitor AP Mailboxes. Retrieve/receive vendor invoices and vouchers for payment. Check for accuracy.
• Enter vendor invoices into TimberScan system which routes them to the correct approver.
• Using integrated software, process a high volume of invoices for payment through the SAGE ERP system.
• Get Treasury approval to release payment batches.
• Take part in payment runs: Check ACH, Wire, and making payments using vendor websites.
• Take part in annual 10++ reporting process.
• Provide direct support for vendor and internal questions.
• Reconcile account differences. Handle debits or credits if needed to correct account balances.
• Take part in month end close by ensuring all invoices and adjustments are entered in the system, provide any requested reports or information needed.
• Take part in team meetings, and continuous improvement activities.