Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the processing of invoices and payments and manage expense accounts to accurately record to budget and financial reports.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Manage the payable functions for assigned locations.
• Process accurate expense info, including accruals for financial close.
• Reconcile vendor accounts with statements.
• Assist manager and team in timely reporting of accurate information to the general ledger.
• Follow the AP policies for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records, including accurate sales and use tax recording to the ledger.
• Review daily data entry reports and invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
• Process customer refund and rebate requests.
• Verify payment proposals after release by reviewing invoice detail for accuracy.
• Facilitate reconciliation of AP open aging
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
• Ensure vendor information, including employer identification numbers or social security numbers, are collected from all vendors after creation in accounting system.
• Assist accounting and purchasing team with communicating, training, and enforcing company policies amongst all company regions.
• Prepare and assist team with month-end accruals and journal entries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Microsoft Excel Knowledge.
• Analytical/Math Knowledge.
• Accounting Knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic understanding of Accounts Payable functions.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.