What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Miller Milling Co?
Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing support for the accounts payable function, ensuring all payments due to others are processed in a timely fashion. This role also performs reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger, ensuring timely month-end processing and closure. (pay range $43,000 to $52,000)
Primary Duties:
Accounting Responsibilities:
- Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and approval prior to payment.
- Investigate and resolve issues or discrepancies, to include contacting whoever is responsible for approving the invoice.
- Process checks for distribution to vendors.
- Prepare batch check runs and print checks.
- Enter vendor invoices for assigned locations.
- Correct coding of invoices for entry for financial purposes.
- Assist with printing and reviewing the fright matching report for accuracy.
- Assist with end of month processes by providing support and documentation.
- Provide documentation for monthly/quarterly sales and use tax.
- Research and resolve internal and external inquiries concerning vendor account status, including communicating the resolution to the appropriate managers.
- Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Post transactions to the general ledger after processing check runs.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits.
Other Responsibilities:
- Provide backup support to the Receptionist.
- Respond to all vendor inquires.
- Perform other duties and assist with other company department projects, as requested.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years accounting or related bookkeeping experience
- Ability to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication ability
Salary : $43,000 - $52,000