What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts payable specialists position at Automation Products Group, Inc?
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong background in accounts payable? Ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes is key to the position. If so, we invite you to join our team as an **Accounts Payable Specialist** at APG!
### **About the Role**
As an **Accounts Payable Specialist**, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable functions and supporting various accounting and bookkeeping tasks. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with essential finance operations.
### **Key Responsibilities**
### **About the Role**
As an **Accounts Payable Specialist**, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable functions and supporting various accounting and bookkeeping tasks. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with essential finance operations.
### **Key Responsibilities**
- Process vendor invoices with five-way matching, ensuring accuracy and approval compliance
- Enter approved invoices into the company's ERP system
- Prepare and process check runs, manual payments, and electronic payments
- Assist the Purchasing Department with vendor information and purchasing-related tasks
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in vendor accounts and payments
- Manage sales/use tax reporting and quarterly returns for multiple states
- Process credit card expense reports and employee business expense reimbursements
- Support finance functions, including daily invoice processing, customer transactions, and cash settlements
- Maintain capital equipment and property ledgers, reconcile petty cash, and enter general journal entries
- Assist with month-end closing, financial reporting, and annual audits
- Prepare annual Forms 1099 for outside contractors
- **Education & Experience:** High school diploma (or GED) required, with at least two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP systems and accounting software is a plus
- **Analytical Ability:** Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to compute percentages, discounts, and financial ratios
- **Attention to Detail:** Accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping
- **Problem-Solving:** Ability to handle various accounting tasks and resolve issues efficiently
- **Communication Skills:** Ability to interact professionally with vendors, clients, and internal teams
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional skill development
- Work-life balance and stable, full-time employment