Job Description
Are you a meticulous financial professional looking to make an impact?
Summit Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will be the gatekeeper of our financial health, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices while maintaining strong relationships with our vendors.
At Summit Supply Chain Solutions, we pride ourselves on operational excellence. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a thriving industry. If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for organization, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Accurately receive, verify, and process incoming vendor invoices in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation and approval workflows.
- Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies and maintaining up-to-date vendor master records.
- Reconciliation: Perform month-end and year-end reconciliations of accounts payable, identifying and resolving variances.
- Expense Reporting: Assist in the management of employee expense reports and credit card reconciliations.
- System Management: Utilize accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) to manage accounts payable ledgers and generate reports.
- Compliance: Ensure all AP activities comply with internal policies, GAAP, and local regulations.
- Cash Flow Control: Monitor payment schedules to optimize cash flow and take advantage of early payment discounts where applicable.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years of proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar financial role.
- Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; High school diploma required.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online is a plus).
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and discrepancies in financial data.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and organized filing systems.