Accounts Payable Specialist in Hart, Michigan at Peterson Farms Inc

OVERVIEW

Maintains data and payments to accounts payable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, verify, and process vendor invoices for multiple entities in accounting system on a timely basis
• Promptly communicate, follow-up and resolve open issues with functional area purchasing
• Resolve payment disputes
• Maintain accurate filing systems
• Maintain new customer setup
• Process payments/checks
• Support month end process, including account reconciliations
• Continuously improve upon the existing process
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred – Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience; or

· Four years related experience and/or training; or

· Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel);
• Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience a plus
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills for interfacing with associates and suppliers
• Exceptional planning, time management and organizational abilities
• Team player with aptitude to grow with the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities

· None