ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Accounts Payable Specialist

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are a company culture devoted to innovation and improvement.

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Accounts Payable:

• Reviews three-way match of accounts payable documents to ensure they all report the same information: invoice, purchase order, and receipt
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Post vendor invoices and credit memos
• Understands, manages and supports the vendor payment process
• Reconciles vendor statements to internal records and communicates any issues to the vendor
• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons
• Run and review aging reports
• Assist with account reconciliations
• Obtain and organize required documentation from customers
• Update/maintain W-9 forms as needed

General Finance duties:

• Assist with daily / weekly reporting
• Provide requested documentation and support during audits
• Document procedures and file documents as necessary
• Open tickets with IT/ERP support as necessary
• Assist Controller as necessary
• This position is fully in-office

Professional Experience Requirements:

Education :

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred but not required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in an entry level accounting position and education or additional experience in accounting or related field will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Prophet 21 preferred but not required

Professional Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of accounting principles as it relates to accounts payable
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Proven ability to multi-task when necessary
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; work well with others
• Professionalism and professional image
• Willingness to work additional hours in peak times
• Team player, positive attitude, and high ethics

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance