What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Family Farm and Home?
Family Farm and Home is a family owned and operated company based out of Michigan. Our first stores opened their doors in April 2002. Currently we operate 71 retail locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania . We cater to our customers' needs by supplying a wide variety of products in departments such as tools, hardware, automotive, pet, work and casual clothing, footwear, farm supplies, horse and livestock feed, bird food, lawn and garden, and alternative heating.
Here at Family Farm and Home, our outstanding team members are dedicated to providing incredible product values and exceptional customer service to all customers. Because of this commitment, Family Farm and Home has experienced rapid growth on all levels. Our continued growth in the future is limitless due to our devoted staff and constantly growing group of loyal customers. Are YOU ready to join the FFH Family?
Summary
An Accounts Payable Specialist at Family Farm and Home will perform accounting and clerical tasks for
the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. The Accounts Payable Specialist will
resolve invoice discrepancies as well as communicate with our retail locations and Merchandising
Department.
A. Promote Family Farm and Home mission statement and family values.
B. Responsible for all accounting work needed to ensure vendor invoices are processed in an
efficient and timely manner
C. Reconcile monthly vendor statements
D. Research and resolve discrepancies that are associated with the processing of purchase
orders and invoices
E. Review and assemble invoices to be completed for payment
F. Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
G. Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices, calculating and taking
discounts when applicable
H. Respond to vendor inquiries
I. Perform other duties that are needed to support the accounting department
J. All other duties as assigned by supervisor or company official.
Accounts Payable Specialist Requirements:
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be able to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment.
They must be organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. A broad range of
computer skills are necessary as they will be working with online data base systems. Computer skills in a
Microsoft windows environment are a must. The Accounts Payable Specialist must have a strong work
ethic and be a team player requiring limited supervision. A successful Accounts Payable Specialist will
have good communication. A degree in accounting or finance and/or 3 or more years of related work
experience is preferred.
At Family Farm and Home it is our mission to build a family dedicated to providing exceptional service, products, and prices, focused on fulfilling the lifestyle needs of our customers who aspire to live, work, and grow like we do.