AP Specialist

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the financial team in completing accounting processes and cycles.

Responsibilities

• Full Cycle Accounts Payable
• Prepare and process check requests; initiate and prepare weekly check runs
• Data entry of various invoices and check requests; receive, date stamp, and review for backup, GL coding and proper approvals
• Review and audit expense reports, petty cash, & reimbursements
• Review, audit and approve Utility bills uploaded by third party
• Maintain vendor records and reconcile vendor inquiries
• Process checks, ACH's, record transfers, and credit card payments
• Review past due balances and remedy discrepancies where necessary
• Match invoices to checks with remittances and responsible for mailing
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Assist with other projects and general accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications

Required Experience: 2 to 3 years current and related Accounts Payable or Accounting experience required.

Required Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent. 2-3 years recent experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent time management skills. Must be well organized.
• Strong accounting aptitude
• Ability to work in multiple systems
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office & Google Chrome environment
• Ability to problem solve and work independently
• Ability to multitask and handle high volume
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• Effective team player; must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively

Working Conditions

Primarily an Office environment, must be able to work evenings when required to meet deadlines.

Pay

$24.00 to $27.00 Per Hour

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Michaels Employee Scholarship Program for your children
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-oriented environment
• Company culture where all are welcome