Accounts Payable Specialist

Branch: Itasca
Work Hours: Variable, generally 8am-430pm.
A few things about us...
Welcome to our company! We're the largest and most respected commercial flooring installation service company in the industry, with 52 locations across the US and a team of nearly 2,100. Our innovative vision and partnerships with top companies set us apart. Working here means joining a fun and hardworking team, with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and great benefits (medical, telemedical, mental health, prescriptions, HSA/FSA, Life & AD&D, vision and dental benefits, and 401k.). Come join us and be a part of something amazing!
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So now that you know about us, here's the job...
At Diverzify+ and our family of partner brands, we believe our associates are at the heart of our organization. Our company is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. You will report to an Accounts Payable Manager and be part of an accounting team. Our clerks are responsible for performing a large range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the Accounts Payable function and generally include receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking, and recording purchase orders, and processing payments. Our Accounts Payable clerks review, reconcile and pay an organization's bills in a timely fashion. This requires not only accounting acumen, but also working knowledge of a company's operations to be a steadfast guardian of its cash flow.
Here's what you can expect in this role...

• Interviews prospective employees and chooses the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.
• Trains and oversees employees involved in billing functions.
• Directs assigned tasks and provides assistance as needed.
• Assists with performance evaluations. Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
• Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
• Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
• Verifies payments before the controllers' signatures are added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
• Reconciles Accounts Payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors ledger).
• Facilitates correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.
• Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
• Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for the payables clerk to prepare and submit 1099s.
• Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (i.e. credit applications, supplier rebate programs, ad-hoc report requests
• Request material waivers of lien as requested by the customer and project manager
• Work closely with project teams to analyze project costs

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems, such as Textura, GC Pay, etc.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
• Experience in Flooring Installation or Construction Management is a huge plus.

Join a growing team. We value innovative minds, independence, and flexibility.
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Salary Description
$50,000-$55,000 a year