Accounts Payable Specialist Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist position at JAS in Atlanta, GA involves processing invoices, conducting payment runs, and handling journal entries related to accounts payable. Responsibilities include maintaining vendor records, processing payments, and assisting with month-end and year-end closings. Qualifications include attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Atlanta, GA JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Specialist will work closely with branch locations, outside vendors, and internal JAS staff to ensure invoices are processed timely and resolve any disputes. This role will conduct invoice processing, weekly payment runs, creation of journal entries mainly related to Account Payable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Process account payable invoices Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations. Process payments via ACH, check requests and wire payments Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing AP reports and reconciliations. Process employees company credit card transactions and out-of-pocket reimbursements Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues and discrepancies. Process the payments and receipts via the netting application Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts Other duties and projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Detail oriented, able to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines Strong organizational skills Ability to work in a paperless environment. Able to work in a team and independently Strong communication skills via phone and email. V-Lookups and the filtering of data is a plus Advanced level of MS Office, particularly Excel, is desirable.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Minimum 2 years proven work experience. Accounts Payable experience is highly desired, but not mandatory. Experience with GL, International accounting, and Cognos is a plus
ENVIRONMENT
100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. No travel will be required in support of the position’s responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds .
ADDITIONAL
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time. JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT
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KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.
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JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED
IMMEDIATELY.
