Accounts Payable Specialists

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company's accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role plays a critical part in maintaining vendor relationships, optimizing cash flow, and supporting overall financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Obtain necessary approvals and verify coding and documentation for proper account allocation.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and electronic payments, in accordance with payment terms and vendor agreements.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of balances.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding items, such as unmatched invoices or vendor credits.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy and dispute charges when certain criteria have been met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management preferred, but not required.
• 5 years of Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• 10-key calculator skills, by touch.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with growth potential in the organization.
• Volunteer Paid Time Off for contributing time and talent to 501c3 groups.
• Philanthropic efforts via the Columbia Foundation include a 100% match to charitable giving.
• 401k with company match.
• Health, ancillary, and life insurance options.
• Paid vacation with tenure-based increases.
• Fresh food fridge with free snacks and an onsite gym.

About the team

Our People And Our Teammates:

• Are strategically flexible and comfortable in our ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Convey a can-do, positive attitude towards tackling problems.
• Work hard and value self-awareness, empathy, honesty, and positivity.
• Enjoy challenging projects, and have fun with our co-workers, who feel like family.
• Have a passion for delivering an unmatched experience to our clients, colleagues, and business partners.