Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist

at  Associated Food Stores Inc

WHO ARE WE?

• An organization that has distributed to and successfully supported grocery retailers in cities across the Intermountain West for more than 80 years
• A company that values its team members, their families, and communities
• A business that partners with multiple local organizations to fundraise, donate to and sponsor charitable activities and events

JOB SUMMARY AND HOURS:

• Full-time entry-level position open for an Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist in the Corporate Accounts Payable department. Work days are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Two years of general office experience with some exposure to accounts payable preferred
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred
• Basic accounting, 10-key, and computer experience. Working knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Suite products
• Excellent math skills
• Able to read and understand a variety of vendor invoices
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Follows instructions and asks questions until instructions are fully understood.
• Able to complete work in a timely and accurate manner. Speed in processing paperwork
• Maintain composure under pressure. Able to adjust to variation in volume of daily activities and manage time effectively within those variations
• Outstanding communication skills both verbally and written
• Maintain and establish positive relationships with fellow team members, retailers and vendors.

• Enter vendor invoices and reconcile invoices to purchase orders
• Charge invoices to appropriate member accounts
• Sort and mail checks
• Review statements and other general accounting clerical work
• Provide quality customer service via phone and email
• Research account discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Provide information to vendors, retailers, and other departments as requested and in a timely manner as Account Payable’s responsibilities have an impact on several areas
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested