Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist III

Granite Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist III to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable processing, including data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to process improvement projects and enhance customer service experiences. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative environment where your skills can shine and make a difference. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you to build a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Accounts Payable with strong knowledge of account reconciliations.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Word, with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts payable transactions and ensure timely payment.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Account Reconciliations

Customer Service

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Deadline Driven

Self-Motivated

Education

Associates degree in Accounting

Tools

E1

Excel

Word

Job description

Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist III

Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist III

Apply locations: Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition ID: R0000005472

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General Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for all accounts payable processing, data entry, advanced reconciliations, department financial reporting, familiarity with mail processing and scanning, and serve as a department SME (Subject Matter Expert) as needed for process improvement projects.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Provide excellent customer service in a timely, professional manner to promote a positive interaction with internal and external customers to ensure that they experience the highest quality of customer service.

• Open and sort incoming mail to ensure AP documents are processed timely by each member of the AP group.

• Responsible for prompt and accurate data entry of all invoices into the AP automation system for electronic routing.

• Responsible for the prompt and accurate data entry of all manual AP entries into the company’s accounting system.

• Meet closing cycle for month end close in accounts payable to adhere to all periodic accounting deadlines.

• Responsible for disbursing all accounts payable checks and following related functions to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all payments.

• Meet weekly deadlines for check runs to ensure that all AP documents due for payment are distributed by the due date.

• Perform on-line inquiries in the AP system to access detailed information for vendors and field representatives to ensure all inquiries are answered in a timely and informed manner promoting excellent customer satisfaction.

• Advanced knowledge of account reconciliations for both GL and vendor accounts to enable the AP department to handle a variety of customer inquiries.

• Ability to run, create and analyze AP data and financial reports.

• Participate in project related activities specific to Accounts Payable process improvements as a department SME (Subject Matter Expert) to gain standardization and efficiency.

• Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Education

• Associates degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• 5+ years in Accounts Payable

• 2 years Accounting experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of account reconciliations for both GL and vendor accounts to enable the AP department to handle a variety of vendor inquiries

• Advanced knowledge of E1

• Advanced Excel and Word skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Advanced analytical skills

• Superior customer service skills

• Self-motivated team player with clearly demonstrated talent for leadership and teaching

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Deadline driven

• 10-key by touch

• Ability to work independently

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to