Accounting Specialist I – A/P

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for setting up and maintaining vendor accounts and processing vendor payments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:+ Sets up and maintains vendor accounts.+ Reconciles vendor statements for accuracy.+ Works directly with vendors requesting invoice copies as needed.+ Works with internal departments to get invoices approved and processed.+ Processes vendor invoices for payment.+ Reviews accounts and data for accuracy.+ Resolves vendor invoice inquires verbally, in writing or other communication as needed.+ Maintains sub-ledger.+ Supports accounting department staff as needed.+ Adheres to all customer care standards.+ Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States.

Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.+ Serves as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.+ Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.+ Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.+ Ability to learn enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.+ Professional verbal and written communication skills.+ Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.+ Consistent attendance.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:+ Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).+ 1 year minimum of general accounting experience required.+ Knowledge of accounting software preferred.+ ERP software experience preferred+ Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:+ Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.+ Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)