Accounts Payable Specialist POST NUMBER: 420175
• Assist in maintaining all documents and files related to the accounts payable process
• Assist in maintaining the database of external vendors and bank accounts
• Processing weekly inventory transactions and assist in month-end reporting
• Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices
Build Lifelong Partnerships:
• Foster good working relationships with vendors, co-workers, project managers and other internal customers
Act with Integrity:
• Assist in managing all components of the accounts payable system in an accurate and timely manner using established processes and internal control procedures
• Review invoices for accuracy, maintain vendor files, reconcile timesheets
• Sales and use tax compliance and reporting
• Code invoice charges to the appropriate general ledger and job cost categories
• Process check runs according to payment terms and file originally paid invoices on a timely basis
• Set up new vendors including obtaining a W-9 prior to issuing a payment
• Maintain W-9’s electronically for ease of Form 1099 preparation after year end
Put People First:
• Communicate needed information to appropriate parties within the accounting department, operating companies and outside the organization
Challenge the Ordinary:
• Research discrepancies of payables data to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing along with purchase order and subcontract maintenance
• Create and monitor special schedules for various expense allocations
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or related field
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, analytical and recording skills
• Basic knowledge of sales and use tax
• Experience and skills with MS Office Suite and computerized accounting programs
• Ability to work in a team environment and to process a high volume of transactions
• Strong understanding of general ledger system and accounts payable processing
• Previous accounts payable experience required
• Construction experience a plus
• ComputerEase experience a plus
• Associates degree or higher in accounting/related filed a plus
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.