Accounts Payable Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time. 

Position Overview

The responsibility of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and completing vendor payments. The Accounts Payable Specialist will work to reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances, while keeping DB information confidential. This position will ensure bills are paid on time and correctly, while ensuring monthly-close deadlines are met and any vendor discrepancies are rectified quickly.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Ensure all bills are paid on time and accurately:

• Charge appropriate expense accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; record entries

• Ensure required approvals and supporting documentation are posted according to the Delegation of Authority

• Schedule and submit payment journals for Checks, ACH, and Epayments

• Reconcile vendor payment journal transactions and settle vendor balances

• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential

Ensure monthly-close deadlines are met, and maintain accounting ledgers:

• Ensure the completion of monthly tasks prior to the accounts payable lock deadline

• Be a willing contributor; step in and help your team as time and workload demand

• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Timely and accurately reconcile vendor discrepancies:

• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances

• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and payment schedules

• Maintain and clear vendor aging to ensure timely vendor payments

• Ensure vendor credits are applied or refunds are requested when applicable

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

• Support leadership by conducting basic reporting and analysis where applicable 

• Other duties as assigned

* This may include occasional overtime

Job Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess 1 year of Administrative experience or a combination of education and experience 

• A Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Accounting, a plus 

• 2-3 years of hands-on accounting or accounts payable  experience is a plus

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel

• Experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of logical statements and advanced mathematical calculations

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Location Requirement: 

This position is based  in Tempe, Arizona. This position is required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days.

Skills

• Detail-Oriented

• Ethics

• High-Integrity

• Numeracy

• Accuracy 

• Time Management

• Prioritization

• Communication

Physical Requirements

• In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

  • Must be able to collaborate in-p