Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Accounts Payable

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $20-23 hr

LOCATION: Bismarck, ND (On-site position; must reside locally and be authorized to work in the U.S.)

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: No

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable processes across multiple entities and vendors. You’ll ensure that invoices, bills, and payroll are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with internal policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Manage accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.
• Handle accounts payable for separate entities and vendors.
• Analyze workflow processes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Ensure bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Process due invoices for payments.
• Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges.
• Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, record entries, and reconcile books of accounts.
• Process and record accounts payable transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interact with vendors in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner.
• Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving in a professional and team-like manner with all other employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in the transportation or logistics industry or associate's degree in accounting
• Must be proficient at using common PC word processing and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Must be able to perform highly detailed work in an accurate manner.?
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective organizational and multitasking skills?
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.