Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payables)

Summary/ Objective:

Compute, classify, record, and verify numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Verify & post details of business transactions, such as funds paid & disbursed, & totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets & databases.           
• Compute and record charges, refunds, freights charges, rentals, and similar items.              
• Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records and review for accuracy.
• Monitor accounts payable to ensure that payments are up to date.          
• Reconcile report discrepancies and problems, i.e., statements from vendors.                      
• Code data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
• Assist in budgeting and cost management.                                                                                      
• Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.                                                      
• Compile cost information to be used in operating and capital budget preparation.              
• Lead and assist with special projects in the accounting departments.        
• Ensure timely month end closing activities
• Lead departments and vendors to identify and improve efficiency in the AP process
• Maintain and understand compliance for all required document for an AP transaction (including use tax)
• Provide documentation on a routine basis of invoices that are not able to process due to workflow or documentation issues with awareness of payment due dates
• Maintain and update Plex workflow for pending approvals and organizational changes within YKTA
• Analyze and Report on status of invoices through the AP Aging Report
• Work with auditors to provide timely reporting
• Understand and implement current accounting standards
• Regular attendance is required  

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or 3 years work experience in accounts payable.

• Experience in computer applications including Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP experience, preferably PLEX

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ E-coat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift up to 33lbs.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.