A/P & A/R Specialist

About the Role

The AP/AR Specialist handles accounts payable and receivable, sales and use tax for North America, and prepares various reports as requested by the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare checks, including ACH transactions and wire payments, and backup documentation.
• Process vendor invoices and make vendor payments.
• Monitor the A/P aging report and ensure timely reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Process customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Coordinate the corporate credit card program.
• Reconcile travel expense reports and post entries.
• Submit state sales and use tax information and payments.
• Identify accounting process improvements and implement process changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience and working knowledge of an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Attention to detail.
• Associate degree in general business with coursework in accounting.
• 3 years of related experience in accounting.
• Ability to calculate figures such as state and federal withholdings, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts of accounting and algebra.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.