Accounts Payable Specialist - Express Employment : Job Details

Top Job Located in Longview, WA Salary: $23-$30 an hour DOEExpress Employment is looking for an experienced high paced Accounts Payable Specialist for a long-standing local company. The ideal candidate will have experience in full cycle A/P within a construction company and excellent communication. This is a Full time, Evaluation to Hire position.Compensation: $23-$30 an hour DOEJob Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist performs high volume full cycle accounts payable including entering and coding invoices, obtaining approval, issuing payments, and reconciling statements. This position requires a professional with strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles. The successful candidate will be a positive, detailed, and results-oriented team player that takes pride in and ownership of their work.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle A/P for a large construction company.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are approved and entered in the system quickly and accurately.
• Handle the customer service needs of internal business partners.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform job closing duties.
• Perform lien waiver verification, MSAs, addendums and other subcontractor verifications.
• Reconcile open POs to help ensure that Job Cost reports are as accurate as possible.
• Process payments, verifying accuracy and completeness of all issued payments.
• Apply sales tax rules; identify exceptions.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Reconcile credit cards payments and vendor statements.
• Compare invoices to purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges.
• Scan and archive data.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in cross-training.
• Perform processes and controls correctly and punctually, ensuring company policies are followed.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
• Participate in company Improvement Projects as requested.
• Assist in establishing, updating, documenting, and executing policies and procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as requested.
• Maintain positive relationships with department, field personnel, and vendors who may have limited understanding of Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting process.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification. Preferred: Associate degree in Accounting or a degree of equivalent level.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in full cycle accounts payable operations. Preferred: Experience a high volume environment within the construction industry, specifically in job cost accounting.
• Preferred: Experience with Viewpoint Vista software.

• Above average proficiency in MS Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and within a team in a very fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness.
• 10-key and keyboarding by touch and accuracy with numbers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees and vendors at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and demonstrating self-motivation.
• Focus on a collaborative and teamwork driven environment.
• Analytical skills for expense reporting and special projects.
• Ability to demonstrate high degree of tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and accounting systems.
• Commitment to exemplary attendance record.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and demonstrating self-motivation.
• Proactive problem solver with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter and ability to prioritize and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to perform very high volume of tasks with meticulous attention to detail and highly accurate.
• High aptitude for learning new skills, programs, and processes.
• High achiever who excels in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Physical Requirements This office position requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. Candidates must have the ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and using a mouse. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching are necessary. The role also requires good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling office equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, is essential.Associate BenefitsWhile working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:

• Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision/eyewear plan
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Direct deposit
• Sick Pay
• Perks at Work - Save money with offers and discounts on everything from large or everyday purchases with popular merchants.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance

At Express, we will assess your skills; offer you interview and resume writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express and you will have the opportunity to earn benefits. We have more than 200 jobs available every month and we want to talk to you! To find out more, contact us today!TO APPLY

Stop by our office at 1208 Washington Way Suite 130, Longview, WA 98632 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)

Call Express Employment Professionals at 360-###-#### to speak with a hiring manager

Text 'Jobs' to 360-###-####

Complete the application on our website expresspros.com/longviewwa

Submit your resume via email to [email protected]

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