Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Marsh Electronics is a family-owned, people-first organization where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. In this role, you’ll supervise the accounts payable processes, including maintaining records of amounts owed, verifying invoices, computing discounts, and coding expenses. You will also handle accounting functions up to financial statements, including accounts payable, collections, and other general accounting duties.

You must support Marsh’s Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Trust. You will also encourage and promote continual improvement and maintain an attitude that supports extreme customer service.

Responsibilities

• Recommends changes in methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the AP unit.
• Ensures all policies and procedures are implemented.
• Applies strong analytical skills to research and resolve difficult AP-related problems.
• Demonstrates superior follow-up skills to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Directs and coordinates activities of employees engaged in accounts payable processing and inquiries.
• Engages in daily interaction with customers and vendors.
• Collaborates routinely with sales, purchasing, and warehouse supervisors.
• Reconciles general ledger activity of related AP accounts.
• Assists with accounts receivable by supporting and maintaining customer accounts.

Requirements

• Excellent mathematical skills, with the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with ERP systems strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in accounting or a related area.