Job Title: A/P SpecialistDepartment: Accounts PayableReports To: Accounts Payable SupervisorLocation: Corporate Summary:Compiles and maintains accounts payable records by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned. Audits all invoices for proper approval and coding prior to payment; in a timely manner. Prepares invoice deductions, as necessary. Answers all vendor inquiries. Analyzes vendor accounts and negotiates extended terms with vendors should there be a delay in payment. Prepares accounts payable checks. Prepares payable reports that are submitted to accounting. Prepares analysis of accounts, as required. Responsible for monthly closing of assigned responsibilities and meets required deadlines. Assists with other team members, departments, and special projects as necessary. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data.Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer and vendor needs; responds to requests for research and assistance.Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.Organizational Support - Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; willing to work approved overtime when necessary to meet deadlines and goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Education and/or Experience 2 to 5 years related experience and/ortraining; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Knowledge and Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software. SAP Accountingsoftware is desired. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting. Some hours will be required in a warehouse distribution center environment. Not Exclusive:The duties outlined in this document are not limited to what is presented and arenot exclusive. The employee may be asked from time to time to perform additional duties by their superiors. Occasional overtime will be required.