What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior AP Specialist position at Dennis K Burke Inc?
Why work for Burke?
We don’t just offer a job, we offer an opportunity! Great benefits, great team environment, for a growing, successful family owned business.
Dennis K. Burke Inc., headquartered in Taunton, MA, is always looking for great candidates. We are a family owned business, and one of New England’s largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline, and motor oil products. We take pride in being loyal to our customers, vendors and employees. Our Accounting Team is looking for a talented Senior AP Specialist to join their Team. If you have a minimum of 3 years high volume AP processing, exposure to the fiscal , are computer savvy, detail oriented, and want to join a great company….this is the job for you!
Position Summary
Responsible for processing high volume of invoices utilizing sophisticated accounts payable imaging and processing systems. Verifies invoice information prior to processing payments. Research and resolve invoice and vendor account discrepancies. Participates in special projects as deemed necessary by department manager.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurately coding, researching invoices to avoid duplication, and processing invoices in a paperless environment
- Electronically route invoices to internal team members for approval and processing
- Analyze invoice differences for vendors to determine the cause of the discrepancy and rectify issues
- Reconciliation of vendor accounts by review of the statements, outstanding PO’s and outstanding balances
- Maintain and retrieve electronic copies of invoices, payments and statements in a paperless environment
- Prepare weekly payment run per vendor terms and/or any special department requests
- Process electronic fuel payable files with the ability to troubleshoot discrepancies with Bills of Lading
- Fiscal responsibilities to include month end tasks, year end task, processing 1099’s
- Process vendor EFT and ACH payments timely (electronically and manually)
- Update and maintain vendor database to ensure accuracy of payments and terms
- Reconcile lubricant division purchase order invoices and investigate any pricing or quantity issues
- Assist with other Accounting tasks as needed
Education and Experience:
- Associate's Degree or higher education level in the Accounting/Business field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience a must, with VIM system experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent problem solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Must be able to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
- Expected to meet strict deadlines and maintain high quality of work
- Able to work with all levels of the organization in a professional manner
- Familiar with navigating in a paperless environment
Physical Requirements and responsibilities
- Able to lift 25 lbs
- Able to bend, stand, walk, sit
- Able to use office equipment (fax, postage machine, computer, copier, etc.)
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any direct reports
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