What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Sahm s Employment Services LLC?
Role and Responsibilities
An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with multiple restaurant locations. Key duties include reconciling daily sales and cash deposits, managing accounts payable/receivable, assisting with month-end closing, and providing financial support to restaurant managers at multiple locations. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and proficiency with accounting software, as well as a vigorous attention for details. Specific tasks may include:
- New Customer set-up, including gathering all pertinent information.
- Record revenue from Accounts Receivables and process payments.
- Running Receivable reports and collections
- New vendor set-up, including gathering all pertinent information.
- Perform day-to-day vendor bills, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
- Analyze vendor bills while recognizing cost saving opportunities.
- Execute weekly bill payments ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reconcile the vendor accounts payable ledger to the vendor statement each week, as well as investigate any discrepancies.
- Complete intercompany transfers and reconcile weekly.
- Reconcile petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
- Ensure compliance is met in all accounting functions.
- Assist with internal audits and monthly sales tax preparation
- Assist Accounting Manager with any other accounting-related tasks.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles.
- 5 years of experience working in accounting software systems such as QuickBooks.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Able to work an M-F 40-hour work within the office.
- Strong data entry and math skills.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of the restaurant industry
- Experience using Bill.com
- Associate’s degree in business or accounting
