Michael Saunders & Company is seeking an experienced full-time Accounts Payable Specialist (“AP Specialist”) to support the Controller in all transactions, duties, and initiatives regarding:
- Purchase Orders
- Accounts Payable
- Various finance duties
The AP Specialist will have great attention to detail, be extremely organized and have a good working knowledge of accounting concepts and project accounting. A firm understanding of all accounts payable duties and processes is required. This role will help in the day-to-day financial preparation for, but not limited to, purchase orders, A/P, month-end/year-end financial transactions from the Controller and Executive Management.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor Company specific AP email account for incoming AP invoices, and purchase order queries
- Obtain proper approvals and project coding for all incoming invoices prior to processing
- Ensures adherence to internal delegation of authority policy prior to payment
- Ensures all AP invoices are paid timely and within payment terms taking advantage of any applicable discounts
- Assist with Form 1099 preparation
- Act with a sense of urgency and professionalism to internal and external inquiries via email and phone
- Participate in special projects as assigned
- Assists team with monthly close and associated monthly reporting
- Perform monthly general ledger accruals
- Monitors and participates in preparation and review of ad hoc requests and credit card transaction processing
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
- Work location – in-person. This is not a remote opportunity.
- Self-motivated and focused individual with strong attention to detail and high ethical standards
- Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies, answer inquiries, and ensure a positive vendor relationship
- 3-5 years’ experience in accounts payable is required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and analytical/logical approach
- Strong attention to details
- Professional demeanor with the ability to work with suppliers, and company stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Teams, and Outlook, and in using Accounting-related computer systems to set-up queries, enter data and process information
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains system preferred
- Ability to think and work outside the box
We offer excellent benefits including: Health, Dental, 401(k) and paid time off.
Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with 1/2 hour lunch.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.07 - $26.58 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person