Accounts Payable

This is a Part-Time Role.  25-30 Flexible Hours/Week

Position Overview:

• This position is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices from vendors to ensure timely payments, effectively managing a company's financial obligations by monitoring expenses and maintaining accurate records of what is owed to suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Job Functions:

• Processing payments
• Review and process invoices, purchase orders, and other bills for payment 
• Reconciling accounts
• Compare purchase orders, prices, and terms of payment, and reconcile account transactions with the general ledger 
• Managing relationships
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, and liaise with finance officers and suppliers 
• Preparing reports
• Prepare financial reports and keep records for tax purposes 
• Adhering to standards: 
• Follow accounting principles and company standards, and keep up with regulatory requirements 
• Resolving issues: 
• Resolve discrepancies with invoices, purchase orders, or payments, and handle payment disputes 
• Assisting with budgeting: 
• Assist with financial and budgeting procedures, and obtain and print signatures on checks 
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and improve efficiency.
• Implement best practices to enhance the overall accounts-payable function.
• Must be familiar with, and follow, all standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of how and where to locate procedures and forms relevant to this position.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Proven experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong literacy and comprehension skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Completion of company indoctrination.
• Successful completion of safety training programs.
• Understanding of the company’s Quality System and processes.