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Idaho Forest Group
Accounts Payable Specialist (Coeur dAlene)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$49,305 / year median in Idaho
-11% projected decline
Job Description
The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for managing and processing the company's accounts payable transactions. This role involves maintaining accurate vendor records, processing invoices and payments, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations. The AP Specialist will collaborate with various departments to facilitate efficient financial operations and support the overall accounting team. Key duties include handling vendor inquiries, matching invoices to purchase orders, and managing vendor statements.
WAGE RANGE
: Starting at $21.50 and increases with direct, hands-on accounts payable experienceKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Match purchase orders with invoices and resolve discrepancies with the purchasing department. Respond to vendor inquiries about invoices and payments. Proactively manage vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. Review purchase order receiving reports and work with purchasing to resolve older items and issues. Route invoices without purchase orders for approval and account coding. Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. Support the accounting team and assist with special projects. Backup weekly accounts payable payment batches for processing, as needed. Perform other duties as needed.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Proficient knowledge in computer systems including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, electronic scheduling and e-mail, and financial planning software The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal. Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Driver's License Previous manufacturing environment experience. 1+ years of accounts payable experience Familiarity with accounting principles.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Office, Finance, Corporate, Mill Supervisory Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs. Bend at waist
- occasional Twist upper body
- occasional Stoop
- occasional Lift above waist height
- occasional Lift over 50 lbs.
- rare Repetitive use of hands
- constant for clerical duties Stand/walk
- occasional Sit
- frequent Vision
- near and far correctable; depth perception Hearing
- preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies