Accounts Payable Specialist
Who are we?
CertaSite is a fast-growing fire and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. We leverage our hard-earned expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 15 markets serving over 14,400 customers throughout the Midwest.
As we grow and expand into new markets, we are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it. If you are looking to be challenged every day and for an opportunity to make a huge impact and grow with a mission-driven company focused on the customer, we hope you will consider this amazing opportunity.
Our Mission: To protect and provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible
Our Vision: Delivering the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet
Our Values:
- Passionate – Relentless pursuit to be great, not just good enough. And we have fun doing it.
- Impactful – Our work makes a real difference in the world. We literally save lives, but that’s just the beginning.
- Innovative – We believe there is always a better way. We don’t stop until we find it.
- Genuine – We do what we say, and we mean it.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to work out of our Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining all accounts payable transactions. You will collaborate with the CFO, fellow Finance team members, and others to help maintain the company’s financial health. This is a fast paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company. This role reports to the Corporate Controller.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Enter AP invoices/credits into accounting software by location, dept, etc.
- Help select bills to be paid weekly and manage cash outflows.
- Pay bills weekly via check and/or bank plug in.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any issues identified.
- Communicate with vendors to resolve any disputes, request missing invoices, etc.
- Confirm inventory invoices and PO’s for matching purposes.
- Obtain approvals for all invoices through verbal and email communications.
- Assist with setting up vendor auto-pays.
- Work with Purchasing Manager on new vendor setup.
- Assist with transition to AP system for newly acquired companies.
- Assist with month end work and processes to meet strict deadlines.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 or more years relevant Accounts Payable experience in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to effectively manage two email accounts in coordination with the other Finance team members.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills to follow through and follow up on open items.
- Good math/numerical ability to analyze invoices for errors.
- Proficient in Word, Outlook.
- Strong Excel Skills (Pivot tables and V-lookups knowledge a plus)
- Sage Intacct experience not required, but a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Controlled climate, office environment
- Occasional work from home options
- Required to sit for long periods of time, 8 or more hours per day
- Frequently required to use monitor, keyboard, mouse and phone
COMPANY PERKS
- Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people
- Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
- 401K plan with company match
- Generous paid-time off, paid holidays, and paid paternal leave
- Education reimbursement program
- 2021 growth plan includes continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services
This is a unique opportunity to join a great team at a company that is quickly growing and evolving.