Accounts Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Overview

Our client, a high growth transportation and logistics organization, is seeking an accountant with an accounts payable focus to join their expanding team in Southwest Florida. We are searching for a self-starter who is eager and open-minded to learn and grow professionally alongside Company leadership. The ideal candidate will have the drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment, is willing and able to contribute to different areas of Accounting within the organization, and most importantly will have a thorough understanding of the Accounts Payable cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain:
  
• Payables for several entities during rapid growth to ensure accurate reporting
  
• All credit card transactions and reports
  
• Receipts and ensure correct G/L coding is provided in an accurate and timely manner from employees, while making knowledgeable and insightful decisions on G/L coding across all entities to guarantee clean and accurate financial reports
  
• Accurate vendor profiles including payment terms, preferred payment methods, vendor contact information and contracts, among other tasks
  
• Vendor aging, as well as the adherence of negotiated vendor payment terms
  
• Oversee and ensure completion in an accurate and timely manner:
  
• All recurring and non-recurring payables, such as processing invoices and disbursing checks
  
• All employee expenses
  
• Various forms, such as credit card forms, credit applications, W-9s, across several accounts
  
• Perform and process:
  
• Entries for large company accounts, including payroll, fuel, loans, and equipment
  
• Company credit card payments in an accurate and timely manner
  
• Charge payoffs
  
• Intercompany accounting
  
• Monthly cash reconciliation
  
• Assist with:
  
• The preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, while finding discrepancies in monthly reconciliation and balance sheets
  
• Monthly accounting department close
  
• The chart of accounts to ensure accurate and precise reporting and financials
  
• Research and review:
  
• Invoice auditing
  
• Any discrepancies or outstanding balances on vendor accounts
  
• Relationship management with current and prospective vendors, fellow employees, banks, and lenders
  
• Setting and facilitating general accounting structure, improvements, and AP workflow processes to increase accuracy and efficiency in a consistent manner
  

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience in an Accounts Payable role
  
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
  
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable workflow, principles, and accounting standards
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
  
• Effective time management and organizational skills
  
• Familiarity with the following Microsoft Office applications:
  
• Excel
  
• Outlook
  
• OneDrive
  
• Teams
  
• A resourceful and detail-oriented team player
  
• Ability to commute to our client s Bonita Springs office location daily
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  
• 401k
  
• Paid vacation and holidays