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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Summit Utilities, Inc.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Fort Smith, AR office.
Position Summary This position’s responsibilities include processing, coding, and reconciling Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments to vendors and accurately capturing payable transactions in the General Ledger.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Process Accounts Payable daily for multiple companies
Daily processing of mail, scanning invoices to AP email inbox for processing
Daily indexing, routing, inputting, and processing of invoices
Verify invoice coding approvals
Daily coordination of invoice submission with Accounts Payable team
Completing weekly payment file submission to bank for check processing, ensuring all ACH payments are completed properly
Reconcile Accounts Payable by matching vendor statements with invoices
Assist in resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Set up and maintain vendor account records, regularly checking for supplier profile completion and correct tax status
Review, reconcile and process company credit card expenses and reconcile credit card accounts payable at month end
Review and process employee’s expense reimbursements and resolve any discrepancies
Assist with monthly close process, e.g. follow up on all non-invoiced receipts to obtain and match invoices before month end
Collect and maintain W-9 records, verify supplier profile completion
Annual processing of form 1099’s
Utilize, maintain, and verify paperless document storage filing system
Remain updated on regulatory/audit compliance as it pertains to Accounts Payable
Continually monitor the Accounts Payable process and make recommendations to management for improved processes
Educate business users on the proper Accounts Payable processes to ensure timely and accurate payment of all invoices
Participate in the ERP system integration and ensure effective migration to new system processes and procedures
Work effectively with all departments within the organization and maintain confidentiality
Secondary Duties And Responsibilities
Act as backup for the rest of the Accounts Payable team
Special projects or other duties as assigned
Perform filing or other general office tasks as time permits
Education And Work Experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree required
Bookkeeping or accounting degree desirable
Three years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
High level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
Knowledge of Oracle/SAP ERP system
Microsoft Office skills with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong accounting principles knowledge: General Ledger, debits/credits, accruals and reversals
Understanding of cash flow management
Ability to establish excellent relationships with all levels of employees and with vendors
Understanding of the full bank reconciliation process
Understanding of vendor legal requirements
Understanding of purchase orders
Experience handling construction accounts payable is desirable
Time management with ability to multi-task
Independent and self-motivated; good communication and teamwork
Ten key, typing, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Utilities
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Accounts Payable Specialist
role at
Summit Utilities, Inc.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Fort Smith, AR office.
Position Summary This position’s responsibilities include processing, coding, and reconciling Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments to vendors and accurately capturing payable transactions in the General Ledger.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Process Accounts Payable daily for multiple companies
Daily processing of mail, scanning invoices to AP email inbox for processing
Daily indexing, routing, inputting, and processing of invoices
Verify invoice coding approvals
Daily coordination of invoice submission with Accounts Payable team
Completing weekly payment file submission to bank for check processing, ensuring all ACH payments are completed properly
Reconcile Accounts Payable by matching vendor statements with invoices
Assist in resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Set up and maintain vendor account records, regularly checking for supplier profile completion and correct tax status
Review, reconcile and process company credit card expenses and reconcile credit card accounts payable at month end
Review and process employee’s expense reimbursements and resolve any discrepancies
Assist with monthly close process, e.g. follow up on all non-invoiced receipts to obtain and match invoices before month end
Collect and maintain W-9 records, verify supplier profile completion
Annual processing of form 1099’s
Utilize, maintain, and verify paperless document storage filing system
Remain updated on regulatory/audit compliance as it pertains to Accounts Payable
Continually monitor the Accounts Payable process and make recommendations to management for improved processes
Educate business users on the proper Accounts Payable processes to ensure timely and accurate payment of all invoices
Participate in the ERP system integration and ensure effective migration to new system processes and procedures
Work effectively with all departments within the organization and maintain confidentiality
Secondary Duties And Responsibilities
Act as backup for the rest of the Accounts Payable team
Special projects or other duties as assigned
Perform filing or other general office tasks as time permits
Education And Work Experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree required
Bookkeeping or accounting degree desirable
Three years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
High level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
Knowledge of Oracle/SAP ERP system
Microsoft Office skills with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong accounting principles knowledge: General Ledger, debits/credits, accruals and reversals
Understanding of cash flow management
Ability to establish excellent relationships with all levels of employees and with vendors
Understanding of the full bank reconciliation process
Understanding of vendor legal requirements
Understanding of purchase orders
Experience handling construction accounts payable is desirable
Time management with ability to multi-task
Independent and self-motivated; good communication and teamwork
Ten key, typing, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Utilities
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