Accounting Payable Specialist - Finance (Onsite)

About the role

The Accounting Specialist assists with preparing deliverables critical to the Direct Marketing Solutions (DMS) accounting close cycle, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP. The role manages payables and cash payments to vendors.

Responsibilities

• Processes AP invoices for the corporate plant using accounting software and other programs.
• Assists the East production plant as needed.
• Codes, enters, and processes vendor invoices in a timely manner to the accounting system.
• Coordinates daily communication with vendors to verify and prepare invoices.
• Communicates daily with the purchasing and production team to ensure invoices are coded in a timely manner and the POs are received accordingly.
• Maintains vendor information within the accounting system.
• Prepares year-end reporting for 1099s.
• Answers external department questions as it relates to Accounts Payable coding.
• Processes outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Provides cross-training and assistance in various accounting functions as required.
• Completes additional assignments and special projects from the Finance Plant Controller as needed.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with DMS values and the Code of Conduct.
• Learns and adheres to all information technology and data security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Learns and adheres to DMS rules and established policies for workplace health and safety.
• Adheres to all other DMS policies and procedures.
• Completes all required compliance training on time and in good faith.

Requirements

• Associate's in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• General accounting ERP software and Excel experience.
• Proficiency with typing and 10-key.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-term Disability.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Direct Deposit.
• Dog-friendly work environment (office only).