Accounts Payable Specialist
Culloden, WV
Accounting – Accounting /
Full Time /
On-site
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Culloden, WV. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary:
Our Accounts Payable Specialist should be detail-oriented and reliable in order to manage and process the company’s accounts payable functions efficiently and accurately. This role is critical to maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring on-time payments, and building strong relationships with our vendors. The ideal candidate will be skilled in financial data processing, have a strong grasp of accounting principles, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage Incoming Invoices: Receive and organize incoming invoices through both email and regular mail, ensuring timely entry and processing.
- Invoice Processing: Accurately enter and process vendor invoices, matching purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
- Investigate Discrepancies: Investigate any discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and received goods; work closely with the purchasing team to resolve issues promptly.
- Payment Management: Schedule and process timely payments to vendors.
- Vendor Relations: Act as the main point of contact for vendors regarding payment status, disputes, and reconciliation of statements.
- Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and work with team members to resolve any discrepancies.
- Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and analysis for financial reporting. Prepares bank reconciliation of deposit bank account.
- Year-End Audit Support: Pull and organize accounts payable documentation for year-end audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of requested records.
- Document Retention: Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with document retention policies and audit requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements for increased efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function.
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma), associates preferred
- 2+ years previous experience in credit, receivables, or payables
- Strong Microsoft office skills to include Excel and related computer applications
- Proven detail attentiveness, organizational and time management skills
- Strong basic math skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication and phone skills
- Proficient typing and data entry skills
- Cooperatively works and interacts with members of various departments
Reports To:
- Vice President, Accounting
