ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Overview
Description
Summary:
Trident is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the business by providing a variety of specialized services within Accounts Payable and by ensuring accurate and timely invoice and payment processing. The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, results-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.
Key Functions:
- Reviews, verifies, and troubleshoots all incoming invoices as assigned
- Posts invoices as assigned including 3-way match
- Responds to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Assists in month-end closing activities
- Ensures compliance to corporate policy and department procedures
- Maintains files and documentation in accordance with invoice/payment guidelines and generally accepted accounting practices
- Maintains internal controls as required per company policy
- Maintains a high level of productivity
- Participates in or manage assigned special projects
- Collaborates with peers, leaders, and business partners to ensure a successful outcome in all assignments
Additional Responsibilities:
- Other responsibilities, as assigned
- Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
- Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Two-year Associate Degree in Accounting and/or three to five years related experience
Experience
- Prior experience working with JD Edwards 9.1 is a plus
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
- Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
- Basic accounting principles knowledge
- Strong understanding of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures including a financial chart of accounts
- Is flexible in working schedule per department needs
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Trident Seafoods has adopted a zero-tolerance and drug-free workplace policy. Pre-employment drug examinations are required for all employees.
Any employment offer from Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, without any need for immigration sponsorship by the company.