Accounts Payable & General Ledger Specialist

Harris Golf Cars; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Golf Cars in Des Moines, IA seeks an Accounts Payable and General Ledger Specialist to maintain precise financial records and ensure accurate reporting. You will process invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare journal entries, supporting timely financial closes.

The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel. A related associate degree with 3–5 years' accounting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Minimum of associate’s degree in accounting or business with 3-5 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process invoices from vendors and suppliers ensuring they patch purchase orders and receipts to prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments.
• Enter approved invoices in the accounts payable system, prioritize payments to take advantage of cash discounts and execute payments via checks, ACH, Wire Transfers, or credit card processing to agreed upon payment terms.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and service agreements and/or contracts.
• Correspond with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, respond to payment inquiries.
• Review employee expense reports and company credit card statements to confirm compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and recording cash disbursements and receipts.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, verify account balances, and investigate discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as back up to accounting assistant in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team player

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounts Payable and General Ledger Specialist is a highly organized and detailed position. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts and support financial reporting.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, verify, and process invoices from vendors and suppliers ensuring they patch purchase orders and receipts to prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments.
• Enter approved invoices in the accounts payable system, prioritize payments to take advantage of cash discounts and execute payments via checks, ACH, Wire Transfers, or credit card processing to agreed upon payment terms.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and service agreements and/or contracts.
• Correspond with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, respond to payment inquiries.
• Review employee expense reports and company credit card statements to confirm compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and recording cash disbursements and receipts.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, verify account balances, and investigate discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as back up to accounting assistant in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Minimum of associate’s degree in accounting or business with 3-5 years of accounting experience.