What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Rivers Casino Des Plaines?
Job Summary
Responsible for preparing payment of properly authorized and documented liabilities in accordance with company policy. Acts as the liaison between the property and vendors.
Shift Available
Responsible for preparing payment of properly authorized and documented liabilities in accordance with company policy. Acts as the liaison between the property and vendors.
Shift Available
- Day Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- None
- Ensure all disbursements are adequately documented, supported, approved and coded.
- Reviews invoices, bills, or other documentation for corrections before the initiation of processing activities. This includes reconciling invoice to proof of receipt, questioning/validating data provided, gathering additional information, requesting clarification/backup documentation, correcting inaccuracies and/or addressing other needs or issues.
- Reconcile accounts payable detail to the general ledger and assists in the reconciliation of applicable general ledger accounts monthly.
- Reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable records. This should include questioning and validating information provided, and working with purchasing, receiving, and other departments, as necessary.
- Maintains historical payable, vendor, financial, and statistical data.
- Review, analyze and audit data to ensure compliance with Virginia sales tax regulations.
- High School Diploma or GED is required, or a minimum of three to five years of directly related accounts payable experience.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with UKG/Ultipro systems is preferred
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization and team members.
- Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to quality and details, and the ability to maintain organization and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and cognitive abilities, including the capacity to analyze data, understand trends, identify potential problems areas and develop recommendations for action.
- Strong math skills and demonstrated integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Gaming license/registration as required by the Virginia Lottery.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.