What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Tire Disposal & Recycling?
Location of Position: North Portland
Castle Tire is a leading service provider focused on recycling the world’s tires since 1983. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operational excellence, professionalism, and financial strength. With over 150 proud employees, 10 locations, and 6 processing plants, we process over 12,000,000 tires a year. We offer opportunities in 5 states: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Colorado.
What You'll Do
The AP Specialist, reporting to the CFO, will play a key role in helping streamline the company's flow of information from Operations to Accounting. With our recent implementation of new software, you need to be comfortable with learning a new technology, gaining a deeper understanding of how it works, and exploring its functionality. Additionally, you will need to be comfortable seeking change and have the ability to embrace it. This is a unique opportunity to join our growing team and help refine the Accounts Payable process.
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming invoices through both postal and electronic mail methods. Prioritize as needed to ensure payment terms are met.
- Code vendor invoices by analyzing and reviewing expense detail and/or vendor history.
- Route vendor invoices for manager approval. Follow up on past due approvals.
- Process weekly payments utilizing a variety of methods (check, direct deposit, credit card) using established controls.
- Respond timely to Operations’ questions about vendor invoices.
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Responsible for reviewing and managing AP Aging.
- Communicate with Vendors via phone, email, and in-person to resolve invoice problems.
- Responsible for annual 1099 reporting and W9 vendor compliance.
- Perform month-end closing duties.
- Identify opportunities to use technology to improve existing processes.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- MS Office suite experience, with intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and possess excellent follow-through skills.
- A supportive, positive attitude, a high degree of professionalism, and a solid work ethic.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred; or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Future opportunities
- Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision
- Paid holidays; paid vacation and sick days
- Annual profit-sharing program, incentive programs, and a free set of tires once a year
Castle Tire is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Castle Tire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Salary : $47,000 - $52,000