Accounts Payable Specialist at Acorn Distributors Inc – Brownsburg, Indiana

Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Purchase Order Specialist’s primary responsibilities include auditing and entering all accounts payable entries. The Accounts Payable Specialists also assist in general clerical duties involving general ledger accounting, billing, auditing, filing, and reporting.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• Audit and review all accounts payable entries for on time payment
• Run open credit reports and research open credits of older dates
• Research and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies
• Invoice verification and matching
• Invoice processing
• Vendor management

Preferred Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate written and oral information
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills including calculating figures and amounts
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads
• Ability to read and interpret documents properly

Working Conditions:

• Shared workspace among other employees
• Involves sitting and typing for long periods of time
• Occasionally required to walk throughout the building to collaborate with other departments
• Continuous use of computer and telephone functions

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent in accounting preferred
• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in accounting support
• Knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Act as well as state and federal laws concerning collection activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook