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Job Title : Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Type: Hourly
Department : Finance / Accounting
Reports to: A.P. Manager
Based at: Waldom Electronics USA in Rockford, IL
Position Overview
The primary responsibility of Accounts Payable is to process vendor invoices for payment. If there are issues, they must communicate with the warehouses, buyers and/or vendors to resolve. Other responsibilities include Returns, Ship and Debits, Account reconciliations and payment responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
· Accurate and timely application of incoming vendor invoices through our AP automation tool..
· Monthly review and reconciliation of vendor statements.
· Open communication with buyers, warehouses and vendors to ensure vendor accounts are up-to-date and accurate.
· Good grasp of basic A/P concepts.
Non-essential Job Functions
· Knowledge of our vendor base and the terms extended to us by them.
· Familiarity with EDI processing and able to print EDI invoices.
· Ability to use CETEC to research discrepancies.
Requirements
· Proficient use of CETEC for invoice processing & discrepancy research and Vision 360.
· Ability to remain calm when communicating with difficult or angry vendors.
Other Skills/Abilities
· Professional communication skills to be used with vendors, colleagues and management.
· Computer skills – Excel, CETEC, Vision 360
· Good problem-solving skills
· Familiar with foreign currencies and able to convert between currencies
Please note: This position is considered Hybrid, in that you are allowed to work one day per week from Home, but you are required to be in-office particularly during your onboarding period.
Full Time
$42k-52k (estimate)
06/07/2024
06/23/2024
waldom.com
GEORGETOWN, OH
100 - 200
1946
Private
$10M - $50M
Business Services
Waldom Electronics is an online distributor of electronic components.
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