What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Peterson Farms Inc?
OVERVIEW
Maintains data and payments to accounts payable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, verify, and process vendor invoices for multiple entities in accounting system on a timely basis
- Promptly communicate, follow-up and resolve open issues with functional area purchasing
- Resolve payment disputes
- Maintain accurate filing systems
- Maintain new customer setup
- Process payments/checks
- Support month end process, including account reconciliations
- Continuously improve upon the existing process
- Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred – Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience; or
· Four years related experience and/or training; or
· Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel);
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience a plus
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills for interfacing with associates and suppliers
- Exceptional planning, time management and organizational abilities
- Team player with aptitude to grow with the organization
Supervisory Responsibilities
· None