Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist at GO Riteway Transportation Group Accounts Payable Specialist at GO Riteway Transportation Group in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posted in about 5 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

GO Riteway's Mission Statement:

GO Riteway is committed to providing superior transportation services to students, business travelers, local residents, and tourists. We will accomplish this by focusing on Safety, Integrity, and Teamwork.

TITLE:

Accounts Payable Specialist

LOCATION

6970 S 6th Street.•Oak Creek, WI

REPORTS TO

Accounts Payable Supervisor

EMPLOYEE

Full Time•On site

Pay:

Hourly $23.00•25.00 KEY

RESULT AREAS

Efficiently processes accounts payable. (80%) Organizes the daily mail to separate out vendor invoices and statements. Scans invoices and electronically distributes them for approval. Monitors approval status and follows up when necessary. Codes invoices within the system to charge the proper company, department, and account. Reviews all invoices and resolves any discrepancies before processing including verifying them against other transactions to prevent duplicate entry/payment. Makes any requested alterations after the coding is reviewed. Processes weekly check/ACH runs for timely payment to vendors. Ensures payments are only for invoices with documented approvals from the appropriate level of management. Processes rush check/ACH runs throughout the week depending on company needs. Performs various other tasks related to Accounts Payable. (20%) Handles vendor relations by answering questions and researching any outstanding balances on account. Reviews vendor statements on a weekly basis to ensure invoices are being received and paid. Obtains W-9 from all new vendors and assists/completes the annual 1099 process. Performs vendor management by notifying the Accounts Payable Supervisor to update addresses, ACH details, and W-9 information within the vendor record. Periodically reviews vendor list for any vendors that should be inactivated within the system. Completes accounts payable balance sheet reconciliation by balancing the subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Maintains critical vendor spreadsheet to make sure invoices are received and payments submitted to prevent disruptions in service.

COMPETENCIES

Quality Focus:

Pays strong attention to detail, critically reviews data and information, and identifies irregularities to address them appropriately. Identifies areas for potential efficiencies, and makes suggestions for processes improvements.

Communicates Effectively:

Clearly conveys information to others using good oral, written and listening skills, keeps others updated of changes, and maintains a high level of confidentiality.

Customer Focus:

Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to requests. Projects a positive image of oneself and the organization.

Teamwork:

Works cooperatively with others providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers, and treats others fairly and respectfully. Reprioritizes tasks based on department needs.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree in Accounting. 1-3 years' experience in an accounting environment. Basic understanding of accounting concepts and principles. Demonstrated skills involving the use of computers and other office equipment; MS Excel, Outlook, and Word desirable. We Go the Extra Mile! EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability WWW.GORITEWAY.COM