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Summit Utilities, Inc.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Summit Utilities, Inc., Fort Smith, Arkansas, us, 72917

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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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