Accounts Payable Specialist - Waco, TX

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for monitoring the Company’s outflow of capital.

Key Responsibilities

• MATCH, BATCH, CODE, AND ENTER INVOICES INTO THE ERP SYSTEM, ENSUREING THE CORRECT DEPARTMENT AND FACILITY ARE SPECIFIED.
• ENSURE ALL INVOICES RECEIVE PROPER APPROVAL BEFORE ENTERING INTO THE ERP SYSTEM.
• SCAN ALL KEYED INVOICES INTO A PERMANENT FILE AND UPLOAD THEM TO THE ERP SYSTEM.
• RUN AP PAYMENTS, AS NEEDED.
• RESEARCH AND RESOLVE ALL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE EITHER INTERNALLY OR WITH A VENDOR.
• CALCULATE AND CODE THE SALES TAX ON TAXABLE INVOICES WHEN THE VENDOR FAILS TO INCLUDE THE CORRECT TAX.
• AID IN MONTH-END CLOSING PROCESSES, INCLUDING ENSURING PROPER RECEIVING CUT-OFF AND CREATING ACCRUALS FOR ANY UN-INVOICED RECEIPTS OR SHIPPING CHARGES.
• MANTAIN ACCURATE VENDOR RECORDS AS TO TERMS, PAYMENT, AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
• RESEARCH AND APPROVE NEW VENDORS AND CREATE NEW VENDOR ACCOUNTS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 5-7 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• PREFERRED: Business or Accounting degree
• 5-7 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROFESSIONAL (CAPP) CERTIFICATION

Skills and Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Reliability
• Ethical Practice
• Confidentiality
• Communication Proficiency
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Customer Service
• Self-Motivated
• Time Management
• Decision-Making
• Ownership of Projects
• Accountable to Objectives
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product
• Proficiency in ERP System

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.