AR/AP Specialist

JOB SUMMARY
The AR/AP Specialist will compile and maintain Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Records.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
General:

• Support, foster, promote, and demonstrate the companies Core Values; Whatever it Takes, Open to Change, High Standards, Think Like a Customer.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Controller.

Essential Functions:

• Open and sort daily mail.
• Applies customer payments.
• Researches and solves payment discrepancies.
• Processes credit card payments and credits.
• Makes collections call.
• Prepares daily manual deposits.
• Prepares and sends out customer statements and invoices.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, approval, and entry.
• Entering and tracking company utility invoices in Excel.
• Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks.
• Distributes checks as required.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Provide analysis of accounts as needed.
• Performs other tasks or assignments as required to improve AP/AR accuracy.
• Work in conjunction with the Controller to ensure a timely month-end close.
• Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of Performs filing and copying.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
BASIC:

• Associate Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• General knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, with proficiency in Excel with data management.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask with accuracy.
• Detail oriented.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 5+ years of relevant AR/AP experience.
• Experience in ERP systems (preferably Sage)
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to move throughout all areas of the plant as required to perform duties.