Accounts Payable Document Specialist (Temporary Assignment) - Ogden, UT

 

 

Job ID:  508430

 

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

 

Position Overview

Seeking a detail oriented individual to join our Accounts Payable team for the position of AP Document Specialist.  This individual will be responsible for the incoming and outgoing AP documents as well as the internal SOX compliance and approval auditing.  This is a temporary, entry-level position with full time hours, requiring the employee to perform a variety of accounting and office support functions. Assignment projected to last 12-16 months.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Process all incoming AP mail such as invoices, return checks, statements, etc. and ensure that it gets to the appropriate AP processor.
• Handle all outgoing paper check vendor payments according to best practices and special handling requirements.
• Review accounting batch reports for accuracy against SOX required backup documentation.
• Approve accounting batches by the outlined SOX deadlines and Shared Services deadlines (i.e. – hourly, daily, weekly)
• Work with the Accounts Payable team to correct discrepancies identified during the batch auditing process.
• Maintain excellent internal and external customer relations.
• Respond timely and professionally to internal and external inquiries and information requests.
• Actively participate in the Accounts Payable department to ensure workflow efficiencies.
• Work as a team member to achieve departmental goals.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.  One to two years related experience and/or a combination of both. 

 

 

Work Requirements

 

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software; internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. 

 

 

 

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Additional Requirements

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work a