AR​/AP Specialist

Job Description

Our client,
Murphy Elevator Company
, is seeking an AR/AP Specialist to join the team. The AR/AP Specialist will join the existing Accounting & Payroll team and compute, record, and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

• Balance and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Monitor expenses and enter cash receipts.
• Process AP by matching purchase orders with vendor invoices, preparing checks/payments, and tracking bank account balances.
• Process AR by scanning and depositing checks, coordinating bank deposits, and reporting financial results.
• Key, code, and track operating invoices.
• Create new vendors in Microsoft GP accounting software.
• Reconcile and balance accounts.
• Complete check runs.
• Process and reconcile credit card statements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely incoming payments.
• Complete and track lien waivers with checks, as needed.
• Customer service-related duties, as needed (ie: answering phones, responding to customer inquiries).
• Contribute to the team effort and company profitability.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working in general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting, with a focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and income tax worksheets.
• Knowledge of payroll processing.
• Experience using Microsoft GP/Great Plains, preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, required.
• Ability to communicate professionally, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Accurate with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and cross train in other accounting areas.