Accounts Payable Specialist

JCG Land Services, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JCG Land Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in Ames, IA. This role focuses on accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations while maintaining confidential information and supporting year-end reporting.

You will work in a professional office environment with a collaborative team, handling invoice processing, vendor records, and various accounting tasks to ensure smooth operations across departments.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including reviewing documentation, coding, approvals, and project allocation.
• Enter invoices and related information into the accounting system.
• Verify invoices and supporting documentation according to company procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor company credit card activity for receipts, coding, and reconciliation.
• Process or assist with vendor payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and accounting documentation.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other year-end reporting.
• Assist with daily accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

JCG is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor records, payments, reconciliations, and other accounting support. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with numbers while being part of a collaborative team.

What You'll Do

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including reviewing documentation, coding, approvals, and project allocation.
• Enter invoices and related information into the accounting system.
• Verify invoices and supporting documentation according to company procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor company credit card activity for receipts, coding, and reconciliation.
• Process or assist with vendor payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and accounting documentation.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other year-end reporting.
• Assist with daily accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and files.
• Handle confidential financial, employee, client, and company information appropriately.
• Provide support to the accounting team and assist with other accounting and administrative duties as needed.
  

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  

Preferred:

• 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Experience processing invoices and reconciling vendor accounts.
• Experience with 1099 reporting.
• QuickBooks Online experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field.

What You Can Expect

• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Professional office environment
• Regular interaction with employees, vendors, and other business contacts
• Opportunity to work closely with and support the accounting team

JCG is an equal opportunity employer.