Accounts Payable Specialist at Christensen, Inc.

Description

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.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

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