SCOPE:
An AP Specialist will primarily focus on high-volume AP invoice entry in the Accounts Payable department. Must have the ability to meet daily/weekly/monthly deadlines while maintaining accuracy. This role performs intermediate-level Accounts Payable activities. Successful candidates will have professional Accounts Payable experience and a demonstrated ability to maintain current vendor accounts in a high-volume environment. Prior experience with Great Plains software and Excel is desirable.
SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLES
•Ability to process a large volume of transactions within a specified period of time
•Ability to perform routine Accounts Payable functions and read a Chart of Accounts and interpret it
•Ability to adapt to various accounting software systems and other computer applications such as Excel while maintaining accuracy
•Ability to provide backup for other team members
•Ability to review vendor statements to maintain current account status
•Capable of prioritizing tasks to complete tasks within tight deadlines; possess excellent time management and organizational skills
•Be familiar and comfortable with reaching out to other departments or teams to obtain proper GL Account codes and invoice approvals
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to work in a team environment
Job Responsibilities:
•Accurately process vendor invoices ensuring proper GL Account coding and proper approval documentation
•Enter invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure that payments are issued according to vendor terms
•Reconcile vendor statements monthly
•Provide timely communication with vendors and internal management to address and resolve any payment issues
LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH
•Work as a part of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring internal and external customer needs are always met
•Maintain interaction with the Operations team
•May perform backup functions for other team members as needed.
•Remain open to restructuring as the demands of the business unit and company change
•Understand and live our Core Values
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
•2 – 4 years’ experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment (75+ invoices/day)
•A two year degree in Accounting
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external partners
•Great Plains and Excel experience preferred
•Work well under pressure and meet hard month, quarter, and year-end deadlines
•Highly organized with outstanding communication skills
•Teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
•Operates in a professional office environment.
•Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of times, talk, and hear.
•Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms.
•This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
COMPANY OFFERED BENEFITS
As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue to offer a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs. A few elements of our benefit programs include:
•Health Insurance Benefits:
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.
+ Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.
+ Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.
•401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.
•Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays.
•Employee Assistance Program.
•Employee Recognition Program.
•Employee Referral Bonus Program.