Accounts Payable Specialist

Performs a variety of complex accounting tasks related to Accounts Payable processes, financial record keeping and reporting.

DUTIES:

Code, input, post invoices for multiple companies, many invoices entered as intercompany, checking balances for accuracy against invoices previously entered/paid.

Code invoices by selecting correct vendor and general ledger accounts. Review general ledger accounts selected by other finance staff for accuracy and correct as needed. Determine aging for payment based on invoice specification and directive from manager.

Run aging reports for manager to determine invoices to pay based on aging and cash flow.

Select invoices to pay, process checks and direct deposits for multiple companies. Send payment remits electronically to direct deposit vendors.

Match invoices to payment remits and scan/save electronically.

Compare statements to payments made.

Communicate with vendors as needed to clear statements.

Assist auditors and finance staff in research and review of requested documents.

Cross trains other team members as directed.

Input and upload numerous journal entries for accountants for multiple companies.

Assist in 1099 processing for multiple companies.

Locate check remits for checks that have not cleared the bank. Contact vendors to determine if check should be voided and reissued, working closely with accountants for bank reconciliations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED and two years of job-related bookkeeping or accounts payable experience required; Proficient and accurate 10 key skills. Excellent accuracy, oral and written skills. Proficiency in Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment in a courteous and confidential manner when dealing with vendors, staff and management.

Demonstrated ability to assist in maintaining complex financial records.

Ability to handle a large volume of accounts payable.

Ability to type and 10 key quickly and accurately.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Other Potential Requirements:

Bilingual English/Spanish helpful

Ability to handle large workload

Ability to work a flexible schedule

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Flexible spending Accounts
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• 403b retirement account
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
• Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
• 15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Bereavement Leave

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La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

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