Accounts Payable Specialist - Atrium

About Atrium:

What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.

Client Overview:

Our client, a recognized food and beverage manufacturing company, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist is technically strong and collaborative.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$23/hr – $27/hr

Position Overview:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will join a cohesive accounting team, reporting to the Accounting Manager and managing full cycle Accounts Payable. The Accounts Payable Specialist will join a fast-paced and high-volume office that provides support and challenge in day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Receive, process, verify, and reconcile invoices including verifying approval on all invoices and check requisitions.
• Code invoices in alignment with an annual operating budget.
• Verify entries and compare system reports to balances.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, and recording entries.
• Manage difficult vendor situations, respond promptly to vendor needs, solicit vendor feedback to improve service, respond to requests for service and assistance, and meet commitments.
• Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Demonstrate knowledge of A/P month-end accruals and processes (W9/1099).
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintain historical records by scanning and electronically filing documents.
• Ensure sales taxes are not included or paid on invoices.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• 3 years experience in Accounts Payable processing (3-way match), vendor management, and month-end close.
• SAGE ERP experience is highly preferred.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency is highly preferred.
• Familiar with Chart of Accounts structure and layout.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred for the Accounts Payable Specialist, but is not necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K plan.