What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Gazelle Sports?
Company Overview
Gazelle Sports is a Michigan-based, locally owned and operated specialty running store. It is our mission to pursue, encourage and celebrate healthy lifestyles here in our local communities and beyond - we inspire movement through exceptional experiences.
Position Vision:
Maintain timely and accurate payment processing in adherence to company financial standards. Ensure the integrity of the account files and provide administrative effective communication and problem solving skills in researching and resolving discrepancies.
Position Expectations:
Daily Processing of Accounts Payable
- Maintain accuracy & timeliness of the payment process according to company financial standards
- Match receivers to invoices, reviewing for authenticity and accuracy and communicate discrepancies
- Prepare, enter, verify and post invoices and credit memos
- Manage weekly payments, applying all discount opportunities and deducting credit memos in a timely manner and maintain appropriate backup
- Ensure accounts are current by reviewing monthly statements, researching discrepancies and following up as necessary
Inventory System Integrity
- Confirming pricing updates and changes are confirmed, entered and communicated timely
- Process product returns for credit and maintain accurate accounting records with proper documentation
- Assist Product Flow and Buying Teams with product purchasing and returns
Maintain Vendor Account Information
- Verify vendor information in the accounting system
- Establish and maintain good vendor relationships
- Retain W-9’s information for reporting compliance
Cross Functional Help and Miscellaneous
- Provide administrative support to ensure effective and efficient office operations
- Ongoing learning and cross training
- Maintain organized filing systems of required financial documents
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general business office operations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Salary : $16 - $18