Job Purpose
Naprotek is looking to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to handle the day-to-day Accounts Payable function. You will perform a range of duties including matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, verifying invoice accuracy versus purchase order, data entry and assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P), ensuring accuracy, accountability, and efficiency. The position requires a highly motivated, "roll-up your sleeves" professional. In this dynamic team environment, you will have a great team to work with and the opportunity for career advancement. This position is a regular, full-time role and is located in the San Jose, California area. This is a very hands-on role and one where in addition to standard daily tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain vendor and customer profiles
- Perform 3-way matching in Accounts Payable process, use knowledge of expenditure codes and accounting codes to accurately code documents
- Resolve discrepancies by examining possible sources of disagreement, collaborating with Purchasing and Receiving departments to reach positive resolution for the company and its suppliers; generate correction documents as required
- Create statements and reports that require the use of sources for reconciliation
- Reconcile credit card expenses and internal employee reimbursement
- Perform general accounting tasks related to AP, such as G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, and other ad hoc projects
- Maintain vendor relationships with professional behavior and positive attitude
- Support routine audit needs
- Support other team members and perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
- Document existing business processes and make recommendations for improvement
Requirements
- Prior experience of Accounts Payable
- Solid understanding of 3-way match, problem resolution
- Ability to supervise others' work in this area
- General Ledger experience is a plus
- Excellent data entry skills and great attention to detail
- Monthly closing cycle experience including reconciliation and monthly account analysis
- Basic knowledge of product costing; experience in electronics manufacturing a plus
- Spreadsheet and ERP system experience needed
- Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds
- 3-5 years of accounting experience required
- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiasm and positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to function effectively in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and very strong attention to detail
- Team player who can effectively interact with management and collaborate with other departments in the organization
- Works well independently, but understands importance of working as a team
- Ability to multitask and work towards tight deadlines
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel