Accounts Payable Specialist I

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for accounts payable functions, assisting with managing and controlling financial and accounting systems. You shall process and account for all invoices, provide support with overall combined financial and management reporting and support all office administration functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full cycle A/P, matching, vouchering, and GL coding.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms. Process check requests Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
• 1099 maintenance
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Assist in month end closing, generating monthly financial and management reports.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices Utilizes computerized accounting software programs (AS400, APC, Excel, and Word) to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Generates and updates accounting statements and reports, coding and posting of receipts.
• Ensure that all appropriate tax forms, registration, licenses, etc. are accurately prepared and submitted
• Oversees customer accounts, accounts receivable write-offs and payment reversals.
• Develops automated spreadsheets.
• Assists in maintaining up to date financial records.
• Maintains vendor relationships.
• Organizes and maintains retention AR/AP files for required period of time.
• Create Bills of Lading.
• Assist with preparing periodic reports including earnings, taxes, and deductions
• Will assist with other general office tasks
• Perform other duties, as assigned
  
  
  

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Two or more years related experience
  
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong Computer skills in MS Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel
  
  
  

Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.13 hourly

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick and vacation days
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program
  
  
  

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.