Accounts Payable Specialist

Founded in 1979, Chemsolv, Inc, based in Roanoke, Virginia, is well established as one of the largest chemical distributors in the United States. The company has branch facilities in Colonial Heights, Virginia; Piney Flats, Tennessee; and Rock Hill, South Carolina. Chemsolv, Inc. has consistently been ranked in the Top 100 Chemical Distributors as published by Purchasing Magazine. Chemsolv represents over 100 manufacturers of industrial chemicals, silicones, solvents, lubricants, metalworking fluids, and other specialty products, all of which are supported by a commitment to continuous improvement in its operating practices. The company is a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, which administers Responsible Distribution. Chemsolv, Inc. operates a sizable fleet of delivery trucks including box trailers and tankers. In 2023, with support from OpenGate Capital, we formed Integrity Partners Group (IPG) together with Chemisphere, a Midwest chemical distributor based in St. Louis, Missouri, and Eden Custom Processing in Eden North Carolina. Our goal is to continue giving our customers the personal attention they deserve while growing our capabilities and portfolio through IPG. We are now recruiting qualified candidates for a Temp-to-Hire Accounts Payable Specialist. As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of payment cycle activities. This position completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal financial policy and procedures. As requested, this position assists in the day-to-day responsibilities of the accounting department, inventory control, fleet management, special projects, and other administrative duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries for employee, overhead and product invoicing. Verifies and reconciles posting accounts and transactions.
• Ensures adherence to GAAP, financial and process policy.
• Maintains punctual vendor payment terms. Monitors discount opportunities; maintains vendor accounts; prepares checks; resolves invoice and payment discrepancies; ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Maintains historical and current manual and automated records.
• Ability to manage cross-organizational, multi-divisional, and multi-departmental transactions.
• Manages petty cash.
• Processing and maintenance of supplier credit applications and other assigned corporate documentation (taxes, licenses, registrations, insurance).
• Internal support for inventory control (cycle counting, physical counts, reconciliation, document processing, process management, auditing as requested).
• Internal support for fleet management (records management, file management).
• Tabulates compiles and manages reporting as requested.
• Continuously seek to improve internal processes.
• Customer Service oriented and focus on the development of supplier relationships.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2+ years General Accounting experience
• Must have strong ability to multi-task.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong telephone skills required.
• Must be a team-oriented individual.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Datacor ERP a plus.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to process and manage critical and confidential information with a high degree of integrity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm, EST COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen/hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with arms and hands.

Compensation details: 20-24 Hourly Wage

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