Accounting Specialist
Honolulu, HI - USA
Job Summary
The Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable) is a core contributor within the Accounting and Financial Services (AFS) team responsible for the accurate timely and compliant processing of AP transactions. This role requires a selfdirected individual who exercises sound judgment takes ownership of their work product and independently manages daytoday AP responsibilities while escalating issues risks or exceptions as appropriate. The Accounting Specialist serves as a serviceoriented business partner to company locations and vendors by communicating clearly resolving routine inquiries and supporting reliable AP service. The role executes AP activities in accordance with established policies internal controls and regulatory requirements and supports the effective use of approved systems automation and AIenabled tools in a highvolume multientity environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process AP transactions accurately and timely including invoices check requests and electronic payments in accordance with established policies internal controls and regulatory requirements taking ownership of work quality and followthrough.
- Execute assigned compliance and control activities including maintaining vendor documentation supporting vendor tax reporting requirements and preparing auditready documentation; assist with internal and external audits as needed.
- Perform routine reconciliations and monthend support activities including vendor statements aging items refund checks accrual support and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Identify investigate and resolve AP and procure-to-pay processing errors recurring issues or data quality concerns and escalate issues risks or trends in accordance with established protocols to support timely resolution and continuous improvement.
- Understand overall workflow and process including the role and tasks performed by AP in the workflow/process. Identify exceptions and provide feedback appropriately so that AP transactions are recorded properly.
- Serve as a professional point of contact for company locations and vendors responding to inquiries resolving routine issues and supporting reliable and timely AP service.
- Use accounting systems and tools effectively and proactively engage with emerging technologies by participating in training testing feedback and adoption of approved system enhancements including automation and AIsupported capabilities to support evolving AP processes
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
- Actively works with stakeholders to resolve issues / troubleshoot / solve problems related to AP or procure to pay process.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Accounting Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience preferably in a multientity or highvolume environment.
- Experience processing invoices payments and supporting monthend close and reconciliations preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Financial Cloud and DealerTrack knowledge preferred)
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and attention to accuracy completeness and timeliness.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate issues identify root causes and resolve routine exceptions with sound judgment to escalate more complex matters appropriately.
- Strong serviceoriented mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal business locations and external vendors.
- High attention to detail strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
- Comfort using standard accounting systems and tools with openness to learning automation and AIenabled features as processes evolve.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:
- Accountability & Ownership of Work Product - Takes responsibility for the accuracy completeness and timeliness of assigned Accounts Payable work. Follows issues through to resolution and escalates appropriately when needed.
- Execution Discipline & Attention to Detail Consistently executes AP processes in accordance with established policies procedures and controls maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability in a volumedriven environment.
- Problem Solving with Escalation Judgment - Investigates errors or discrepancies resolves issues within assigned authority and demonstrates sound judgment in knowing when and how to escalate issues or risks.
- Service Orientation & Professional Communication - Serves as a reliable professional point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders communicating clearly respectfully and with a focus on timely resolution.
- Technology Acceptance & Learning Agility - Comfortable using ERP systems and approved tools; open to learning new systems automation and AIenabled features and adapting to evolving ways of working.
- Adaptability & Continuous Improvement Mindset - Adapts to changing priorities seeks feedback and looks for opportunities to improve efficiency quality or clarity within assigned responsibilities.
About Servco:
At Servco were committed to providing valuable mobility solutions to empower people through the freedom of movement and opportunity. From Australia to California and of course Hawaii Team Servco is a collective of over 2000 like-minded individuals guided by our four Core Values of Respect Service Teamwork and Innovation. For over 100 years we have been dedicated to superior service to both our customers and team members. We look forward to helping you create Life:Moments that matter to you.
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About Company
Servco is Hawaiʻi's leader in automotive products & services, home & commercial products distributions and more.