Accounts Payable Specialist

Essential Duties: * Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing * Sort, code & enter invoices for payment * Prepare & perform check runs and process electronic transfer and payments * Post transactions to journals, ledgers & other records * Assist in month-end close (including accruals related to vendor invoices) & cash management * Performs daily cash deposits * Maintain & digitize copies of vouchers, invoices and/or correspondence for future reference * Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries * Research & resolve invoice discrepancies and issues * Create and maintain an Accounts Payable manual which includes Beacon & GAAP guidelines, policies and procedures * Reconcile and manage each location’s petty cash and related checking account * Assist in tracking of capital project spending * Assist in preparing and issuing annual 1099s to vendors, local, state & federal government * Provide supporting documentation for audits * Continuously work to evolve and implement new polices and processes to maximize and improve efficiency * Cross-train with Payroll & AR Specialist positions * Communicates all activities to controller.
* Manages and completes all projects as assigned.
* Maintains immaculate records.
* Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy in reporting * Display a high level of system proficiency and adaptability *Competencies:* * Financial Management.
* Project Management.
* Customer/Client Focus.
* Communication Proficiency.
* Technical Capacity.
* Collaboration Skills.
* Ethical Conduct.
* Stress Management/Composure.
*Required Education and Experience:* * 2+ years of experience in accounts payable/accounting * Associates degree in Accounting preferred * Thorough understanding of accruals, cost accounting and GAAP *Position Type/Expected Hours of Work* Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 8:00 a.
m.
to 5:00 p.
m.
and must work a minimum of 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $21.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounts Payable: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person