ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE

Acme Barricades; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package (medical,

Dental, vision insurance

Vacation and PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Acme Barricades is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to manage vendor payments and control expenses by processing invoices and reconciling records. The role collaborates with Corporate Office, Branch Managers, and Vendors to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in accounting or business administration, proficiency in bookkeeping principles, and experience with Peachtree or similar accounting software.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with internal management and external customers.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify approval and input data on invoices and check requests.
• Audit and verify expense reports before payment.
• Code invoices and maintain vendor database.
• Process high-volume vendor invoices weekly and reconcile vendor statements.
• Follow up on rush items and maintain organized files.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Peachtree accounting software

Job description

Description

The Accounts Payable Associate position is responsible for vendor payments and control of expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling of invoices in a timely manner. This position works closely with other Corporate Office and Accounting positions, Branch Managers, and Vendors. Attention to detail and accuracy of reporting in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Essential Job Functions

• Verify approval and process and input data on invoices and check requests
• Audit and verify expense reports before payment
• Code invoices
• Update and maintain vendor database
• Process and enter high-volume of vendor invoices weekly
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Ability to process and follow-up on rush items
• Maintain accounts payable files

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent business experience
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles
• Peachtree accounting software package (or equivalent)

What's In It for You?

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match

Requirements

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop & maintain positive relations with internal management & external customers
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and extreme attention to detail
• Strong computer and data entry skills and experience with Microsoft Office
• Customer Service Attitude
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Occasional lifting up to ten lbs.
• Ability to work in a climate-controlled office environment
• Vision adequate (including corrected vision) to perform essential job functions
• Hearing (including corrected hearing) adequate to understand verbal information and maintain conversations for an hour or more over a telephone in order to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and communicate with clients and internal customers
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must have manual dexterity required for repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Extended use of a computer, keypad or phone