Accounts Payable Specialist
Great River Energy is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting a variety of accounting functions with an emphasis in accounts payable in a fully automated environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, knowledge of accounting principles, and experience processing invoices in an automated AP system.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices in a fully automated system; review for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with internal buyers and vendors
- Prepare ACH, wire, credit card, and check payments; upload files for bank processing
- Perform general ledger tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparing financial reports and schedules
- Manage sales and use tax calculations and accruals, corporate credit card analysis, and appropriate uploads to the general ledger
- Support special projects, data analysis requests, and process improvements to enhance AP efficiency
Skills
- Two-year degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field OR equivalent experience
- Experience processing accounts payable invoices in an automated AP system
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including journal entries and general ledger functions
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate across business teams and work effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy, meet deadlines, and follow defined processes
- Experience or working knowledge of sales & use tax laws and procedures
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits and retirement
- Focus on continuous engagement
- Recognition
- Personal and professional development
- Emphasis on work-life effectiveness
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