What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Port of Vancouver USA?
Please apply using our link:
https://www.portvanusa.com/about/careers/accounts-payable-specialist-2/
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Port of Vancouver USA is a multi-purpose port authority located in Vancouver, Washington along the banks of the Columbia River. The port has handled a variety of bulk and break bulk cargos since 1912.
The Port of Vancouver USA is a hub for more than 7 million tons of cargo moving from as far away as the Midwest to the Middle East, making its way on barges, trains, ships, or trucks – all converging on port docks. The bulk of cargo at the port includes wheat, minerals, autos, large project cargo, and liquids.
We are a versatile, hard-working port on a mission to create jobs and trade for the region. This is an exciting, highly visible time, requiring outreach and dialog with our community and stakeholders.
The port is also home to over 50 industrial tenants that vary from manufacturing to electronics recycling and craft-beer malt distributing. We have added more than 50 acres of ready-to-build industrial property and are set to grow.
Sound interesting? Read on.
We seek a professional, knowledgeable, Accounts Payable Specialist a regular full-time position. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations. The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Actively supports the Port’s mission, vision and demonstrates values consistently.
- Works effectively as a team player with all Port employees.
- Prepare monthly claims list for commission approval.
- Prepare appropriate financial reports and statements, including year-end 1099s.
- Ensure authorization and documentation supports the timely, accurate processing and payment of invoices.
- Respond to and resolve vendor inquiries using tact and discretion in a calm, professional manner.
- Monitor public works and personal service contracts for expiration dates, change orders, progress payments, retainage, and sales tax.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and experience: Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Knowledge of accounts payable principles and/or 1-2 years of related experience.
Computer Skills: Advanced level skills with Windows based software, primarily MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics software highly desirable.
If you are interested in this position, please use our link to apply.
https://www.portvanusa.com/about/careers/accounts-payable-specialist-2/
The posting will remain open until November 22, 2021.
The Port of Vancouver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Port of Vancouver complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location