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Accounts Payable Specialist

Precision Castparts, Algona, IA, United States


Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department, including verifying accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. The specialist updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions. They reconcile records with internal company employees and management, external vendors, or customers, and may reconcile bank and financial statements/reports.

Reporting Relationships
The Accounts Payable Specialist reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Enter data into the computer system using defined computer programs and compile data and prepare a variety of reports.

Identify and match invoices and vendor statements.

Investigate questionable data and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies.

Research and reconcile discrepant invoices and vendor statements.

Match vendor invoices to Purchase Orders and accurately code and post matched invoices to appropriate GL account.

Obtain prior management approval of invoices.

Prepare and conduct weekly check run; perform daily check runs as needed.

Maintain and monitor Accounts Payable aging reports to meet or exceed company standards.

May occasionally perform special projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience

2+ years of experience.

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experience with ERP systems preferred; Syteline highly preferred.

Experience with use of office equipment, including computer, calculator, fax, phone, copiers, and scanners.

Level of Education

High School Diploma or equivalent education.

Associate degree and/or Accounting Certificate preferred.

Benefits
Salary range: $24–$31 per hour. Eligible to participate in the company’s quarterly cash bonus plan. Employees receive 120 hours paid time off annually and 10 paid holidays. Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan.

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