Accounts Payable

About this position

Summary of Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility for the Accounts Payable position is to assist in the efficient operations of the A/P department and to facilitate prompt and accurate accounting practices. Exemplify DFP standards through excellent communication and customer service for both internal staff and outside vendors.

Job

Duties Include:

• Accurately vouch non-trade invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, terms, and supporting documentation.
• Verify pricing, quantities, freight charges, and tax information prior to voucher creation.
• Convert purchase orders to vouchers, ensuring consistency between PO, packing slip, and invoice.
• Review vendor statements regularly and reconcile discrepancies with unpaid invoices.
• Maintain complete and organized vendor files, including W-9s, credit applications, correspondence, etc.
• Communicate professionally with vendors to resolve billing issues, request missing documentation, etc.
• Prepare A/P checks for printing, sorting, stuffing, and mailing according to weekly check run procedures.
• Assist with electronic payment processing (ACH, credit cards) when applicable.
• Monitor due dates to ensure invoices are paid within terms and avoid late fees.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail daily.
• Route intercompany and branch paperwork to appropriate recipients in a timely manner.
• File packing lists, paid invoices, unpaid invoices, and other supporting documents according to retention policies.
• Identify invoices subject to Use Tax and apply proper tax coding in accordance with company and state guidelines.
• Assist with year-end reporting requirements as needed (e.g., vendor confirmations, document pulls).
• Issue purchase orders for non-inventory purchases following approval guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal teams and external vendors through timely communication and follow-up.
• Cross-train in all Accounts Payable functions to provide departmental coverage during absences.
• Assist with process improvements and recommend efficiencies where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills/

Qualifications:

Experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel;
Detail Oriented;
Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal & Written);
Excellent Customer Service Skills;
Ability to Work in Group Setting with Minimal Supervision;
Motivated Self –starter;
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

$22 - $26

Hourly Wage