Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary Accounts Payable Specialist performs duties related to the Accounts Payable functions including vendor programs and supports inquiries from vendors and company branch locations. Provides mentorship to other team members. Responsibilities Essential Functions Monitors incoming department mail, including department email box. Analyzes vendor invoices, credit memos, and deductions for inputting into SAP. Reconciles vendor statement and various weekly/monthly reports. Supports incoming calls to the AP department. Builds and maintains relationships with key partners. Reviews and solves vendor issues. Performs all aspects of the job accurately and efficiently while providing service excellence. Non-essential Functions Backs up other positions when requested. Brings discrepancies to the attention of the AP Supervisor, when they arise. Mention cost‑saving opportunities when applicable. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate. Qualifications Associate degree or 2 years minimum relevant work experience, required. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, forms) required. SAP Software knowledge preferred. Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged. Ability to effectively prioritize work to meet specific service levels. Basic accounting knowledge. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously 67 – 100% Lift from Waist: 10 to 25 lbs. – Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. – Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. – Not at all Lift from Floor: 10 to 25 lbs. – Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. – Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. – Not at all 100+ lbs. – Not at all Physical Activity Sitting (continuous period of being seated) – Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) – Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) – Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) – Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) – Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) – Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) – Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) – Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) – Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) – Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) – Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) – Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) – Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) – Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) – Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) – Not at all Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) – Continuously Use of a computer – Continuously Use of a telephone – Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) – Continuously Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions – Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) – Occasionally Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity FSA & HSA Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. Equal Opportunity For All #J-18808-Ljbffr