Accounts Payable Specialist

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage clerical accounting work for payables and related documents. The role involves auditing invoices, posting journal entries, and ensuring timely payments while maintaining compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field (or an Associate's with AP experience) and has strong analytical, problem-solving, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; or an Associate's degree in a related field combined with Accounts Payable experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clerical accounting work for accounts payable and related documents.
• Reviews disbursement requests for authenticity and proper documentation.
• Audits invoices, purchase orders and receiving documents; assigns GL accounts to invoices.
• Performs journal entries for payables and assists in month-end closing.
• Prioritizes and approves payment of invoices; ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provides training on general ledger and accounts payable topics.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ten-key skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Full Time Clerical Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $23.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY Oversees the clerical accounting work involving the preparation, processing, classification, checking, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial documents for reporting accounts and accounting data in a general accounting system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as an overview of key responsibilities of the work for this position and are not all inclusive:

• Provides next-level guest service to internal and external guests. Demonstrates the Cedar Crossing culture in all interactions with guests and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information in accordance with established procedures with company policy and state regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all department and company policies, procedures, internal controls, and government regulations.
• Reviews all requests for disbursement for proper authenticity and documentation.
• Performs audits of invoices, purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Assigns general ledger account numbers to invoices prior to payment.
• Makes journal entries of payables and assists in month-end general ledger closing.
• Prioritizes invoice payments.
• Approves payment of invoices.
• Provides training regarding general ledger and accounts payable topics.
• Creates and fosters an environment of support and motivation for Team Members.
• Establishes department standards, guidelines, and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of assigned areas.
• Resolves problems that are within the position's scope of authority and recommends courses of action to resolve problems that are beyond the scope of authority to the position's supervisor.
• Keeps position supervisor informed of relevant activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or an Associate's degree in a related field combined with relevant Accounts Payable experience. Three (3) years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a large gaming, hospitality, or similar environment, required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Must have excellent PC, accounting systems, and ten-key skills. Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to formulate and communicate ideas and make sound independent decisions.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Must have ability to:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of Team Members, guests and outside contacts.

REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend required training sessions offered by the casino.
• Obtain andmaintainrequired license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, orpurchasetobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the team member's department.
• Have knowledge ofpropertyprograms to address problem gambling.
• Consult with theappropriate individualsandmaintainan effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and Internal Controls.
• Take theappropriate stepsto investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report such instances to theappropriate levelsof management.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing on behalf of any Team Memberof which they have knowledge.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Must have ability to:

• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Move around all work areas effectively and efficiently. May include exposure to areas where there are flashing lights, loud noise, and second-hand smoke.
• Sit or stand for extended amounts of time.
• Use standard officeequipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor, copy machines, and standard desk equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties or requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team Members will be expected to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.