What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at H.W. Kaufman Group?
Responsibilities
- Process various payments for third party vendors including entering invoices with correct general ledger coding
- Follow up with vendors regarding requests and invoice issues
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and assure compliance with company and other applicable policies and procedures
- Prepare and issue vendor payments
- Be able to work independently yet function as part of a team
- Make recommendations for improvements to payment processing
- Participate in other projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Previous experience in trades payable strongly preferred
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-pace, high volume environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
- Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
- Hybrid work options
About Our Company
H.W. Kaufman Group is a powerful global network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance. With thousands of dedicated professionals across an extensive network of over 60 offices around the world, we lead by offering innovative solutions that are at the forefront of the industry. We are privately owned and thus free from the influence of Wall Street. This allows us the ability to adapt to constantly fluctuating market conditions. From brokerage, underwriting and real estate to claims, loss control and risk management services, our depth of services is unrivaled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.