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Robert Half Accounts Payable Specialist in Richmond Hill, Georgia
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Richmond Hill, Georgia. This role serves in the wholesale distribution industry, where you will undertake various tasks related to accounts payable and other accounting functions. Your workplace will be fast-paced, requiring efficiency and accuracy in handling the tasks assigned to you.
Responsibilities:
• Handle matching, batching, and coding of invoices for data entry.
• Maintain regular contact with vendors, ensuring smooth business transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciling accounts payable to the general ledger.
• Manage and maintain bills of lading, time, and expense reports.
• Utilize various accounting software systems effectively including Great Plains (GPAC), IBM AS/400, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and Microsoft Excel.
• Implement accounting functions such as check processing, discrepancy resolution, and expense allocation.
• Enter vendor invoices accurately and promptly in the system.
• Engage in expense reporting, ensuring all expenses are accounted for and reported accurately.
• Use your skills in accounts payable (AP) to ensure all payable accounts are up to date and accurate.
• Monitor customer credit accounts, taking necessary action to collect delinquent payments.
This role will not require any industry experience but familiarity with the petroleum industry would be advantageous. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or in a similar role in the Wholesale Distribution industry.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is mandatory.
• Experience with Great Plains (GPAC), IBM AS/400, and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong understanding of Accounting Functions and Accounts Payable (AP) processes.
• Experience with Check Processing and Data Entry tasks.
• Ability to identify and resolve Discrepancies in financial data.
• Experience in entering Vendor Invoices into accounting systems.
• Comfortable communicating with Vendor Contacts regarding payment issues.
• Familiarity with Expense Allocation and Expense Reporting processes.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.
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