Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST (SFC)

MADISON, WI

We are looking for a responsible and talented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our company. The Account Payables Specialist position is ideal for those who enjoy working in a busy environment with a variety of people and vendors. 

A successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have a mix of organizational and analytical skills. They should be able to work out numbers, generate reports, and find discrepancies as well as cost-saving opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer 

Duties:

• Accounts payable entry, including vendor invoices, employee expense reports and other payment requests
• Processing company checks, credit card and ACH payments
• Resolves invoice discrepancies with other staff and vendors
• Maintains and posts recurring accounts payable monthly
• Completes vendor document maintenance and corresponds with vendors
• Organizes and files documents, both electronically and paper
• Completes cross training within the accounting department
• Backup person for answering telephone calls and direct to the appropriate person
• Additional duties may be assigned temporarily and periodically

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and Associates Degree in accounting or related filed required.
• Prefer 3 to 4 years of bookkeeping, accounting or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Floor Coverings or construction related experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate numerical data.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Knowledge of proprietary software systems, including general ledger and accounts payable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.
• Proficiency with email communication.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant computer programs; proficiency in data entry and management

Requirements

 Required knowledge and Skills 

• Effective Communications—Gets and gives information, verbally and in writing, to build both internal and external relationships while achieving results.
• Customer Centered—Commits to taking actions that best serve customers and benefit the business. Goes the extra mile to do what it takes to reach and exceed customer expectations. 
• Focus & Drive—Continually seeks opportunities to make improvements and to do what is necessary to help the business reach peak performance. Displays a high level of energy. 
• Teamwork & Collaboration—Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Acts positively to support the success of the overall company team.
• Ethics—Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a high degree of integrity including upholding the company’s values, inspiring the trust of others, treating others with respect. Follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility, and follows policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving, Planning, Organization, and Follow-up—Uses critical thinking to plan, organize, and solve problems in a logical and systematic manner to accomplish desired result. 

Job Competencies

• Interpersonal skills – relates to others, listens for understanding, asks questions for clarity, and conducts conversations with customers and employee that build credibility and lead to positive business results. Need to be engaging with customers and salespeople, have an overall enjoyment of people. 
• Administrative Procedures – maintains familiarity with policies and procedures that apply to areas of responsibility. Displays a high level of administrative skills including telephone skills.
• Computer Software Applications – operates software with awareness of capabilities, data organization and procedures.

We offer the following opportunities and benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K Program
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Discount on products and services

Background Check and Drug/Alcohol Test Required