Accounts Payable Specialist - Mason Companies : Job Details

POSITION PURPOSE:Analyze and process information to ensure accurate, timely and efficient payments to vendors.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:1.Monitor the Accounts Payable email box.2.Reconcile external vendor statements and internal unmatched inventory report.3.Communicate discrepancies and resolutions to vendors and internal parties.4.Enter accounts payable vendor invoices. 5.Process or assist with weekly payment runs, ensuring that bank transactions are accurate.6.Assist in monthly general ledger closings, specifically by ensuring that Cash and Accounts Payable are reconciled.7.Maintain vendor files and compliance with laws and regulations.8.Identify and assist with implementing process improvements.PERIODIC OR SECONDARY POSITION FUNCTIONS:1.Provide backup assistance to other accounting functions as necessary.2.Maintain a working knowledge of financial statements and reports.3.Assist with audits as necessary.The above listing of essential and periodic functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be required to be performed.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCIES:1.Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially in using Excel spreadsheets.2.Ability to maintain 100% confidentiality; including, but not limited to the sharing or release of information within the finance department and/or any co-worker who doesn't have clearance.3.Excellent written and verbal communication.4.Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:1.Associate Degree in Accounting or closely related field.2.1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or closely related field.3.Experience with various ERP systems.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally sedentary, with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions.TRAINING/ORIENTATION:A training development plan will be created and customized to the individual.