Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supplier invoice and employee expense report processing, sales & use tax compliance, supplier 1099 reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, supplier maintenance and month-end closing duties. As well as, providing a general accounting support and information to all business units.

Detailed Description

• Maintain adherence with established internal control and accounting policies by reviewing invoices for proper authorizations and account coding before processing.
• Input AP bills, invoices, and payments into financial software.
• Process for payment supplier invoices and check requests, including matching invoices prior to payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and follow up on supplier inquiries.
• Maintain supplier information within the financial software.
• Perform weekly check runs.
• Prepare AP accrual journal entries during the month end closing process.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Compile Quarterly Sales & Use Tax Returns.
• Compile 1099 information and print supplier 1099's.
• Prepare month end AP account reconciliation.
• Communicate with various departments in all levels of the Organization.
• Communicate with Company suppliers in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
• Abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen -- interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Organizational Savvy -- maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Communicates Effectively -- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 2 years accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and general knowledge of financial systems

Desired Qualifications

• Accounts Payable Certification

Company Overview

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS), located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, has been a leader in ship construction, repair, and conversions since 1918. Our portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges, offshore supply vessels, and Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We are committed to safety, quality, value, and dependability, delivering innovative maritime solutions. Our mission is to build, repair, and sustain vessels that supply, service, and defend our nation and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at .