Located in Woodland, WA
Pay: $$25.00-$30.00 DOE
Job Full Description
Express Employment has an evaluation to hire position for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist for a local manufacturing company. The candidate will have both accounts payable and accounts receivable experience to qualify for the position.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
Wage: $25.00-$30.00 DOE
Position Overview:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the efficient management of the review and entry of all invoices, vendors, and accounts. An accounts payable specialist works with all facets of the accounting system, principally the validation, processing, and filing of invoices. The specialist must make sure that all invoices are accurate and have been properly documented and approved by the authorizing employee prior to making a payment. The specialist also files and maintains files for all invoices, accounts payable payments, and tax information for vendors.
Essential Functions:
Accounts Receivable
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Apply customer payments and maintain accurate customer account balances.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on past-due balances.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, billing discrepancies, and account questions.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and other account issues.
• Coordinate with Sales, Contracts, Program Management, Shipping, and other departments to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain customer records, including billing information, payment terms, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly accounts receivable reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Provide regular updates regarding past-due accounts and collection activities.
Accounts Payable
• Preparation and processing of Accounts Payable, including filing
• Review invoices to ensure company approved signers have approved invoices for payment and appropriate documents are present (purchase orders, shipping documents, etc)
• Ensure General Ledger account coding is valid
• Complete monthly reconciliations for payables and open receivers
• Analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
• Ensure Accounts Payable questions and issues are resolved on a timely basis
• Payable disbursements are timely and accurate
• Vendor statement reconciliations are current (30 days) and accurate
• Set up new vendors
• Process invoices for payment, matching backup to payment stub
• Prepare vendor payments for mailing
• Prepare and file state revenue tax returns
• Track W9 and process year end 1099
• Other assigned projects are managed timely and accurately
• Complete all other duties and projects as assigned
Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional computer skills, including accounting systems knowledge of Excel specifically with the use of complex formulas and functions, including VLookup, Pivot Tables, IF and nested IF Statements
• Excellent data entry skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Education, Certifications and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degree preferred
• Bachelor’s in finance or accounting a plus
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience
• Industry experience preferred
Associate Benefits
While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:
- Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision/eyewear plan
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Direct deposit
- Sick Pay
- Perks at Work – Save money with offers and discounts on everything from large or everyday purchases with popular merchants.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
At Express, we will assess your skills; offer you interview and resume writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express and you will have the opportunity to earn benefits. We have more than 200 jobs available every month and we want to talk to you! To find out more, contact us today!
TO APPLY
- Stop by our office at 1208 Washington Way Suite 130, Longview, WA 98632 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)
- Call Express Employment Professionals at 360-414-1200 to speak with a hiring manager
- Text "Jobs" to 360-414-1200
- Complete the application on our website expresspros.com/longviewwa
- Submit your resume via email to longviewwa@expresspros.com
"All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening for safety sensitive positions and criminal background check in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws."
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1208 Washington Way
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Longview, WA 98632
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