AR AP Specialist

Description

AP/AR Specialist (Bookkeeping)

McHenry, IL   Finance

Description

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist

Qualifications

· To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each job requirement satisfactorily. 

· Must possess great attention to detail. Uphold high accounting ethics.

· Must be capable of working in an independent, self-directed manner and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Must possess excellent math skills, problem analysis and solving abilities, and time management skills.

· Must have a firm understanding of the use of personal computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

Job Requirements

· Processes Company accounts payable transactions.

· Maintains accounts payable files.

· Posts customer invoices in ERP system and sends to customers.

· Maintains master vendor list.

· Matches vendor packing lists with Company purchase orders and vendor invoices.

· Enters vendor invoices into ERP system.

· Runs vendor payments after management review via check or ACH.

· Assists in Company payroll transactions.

· Maintains employee payroll records in time and attendance and payroll systems.

· Reviews and adjusts hourly employee when needed in Paylocity Payroll System.

· Tracks employee vacation time and determines bonus day eligibility.

· Assist in maintaining payroll files.

· Assists with human resources administrative duties.

· Assists with benefit enrollment applications as needed.

· Maintains employee personnel files as needed.

· Assist in performing general office administrative duties.

· Inventories and orders office supplies.

· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience

·  Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of clerical accounting experience (accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or payroll). In a

   manufacturing environment is helpful.

·  Must be a high school graduate.

·  Bi-lingual English and Spanish is a plus but not required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

· This is a salary position that requires the applicant to complete a Culture Index survey and may require the completion of other

  cognitive and behavioral tests. The purpose is to assist the company in understanding the behaviors of both individuals and   

  groups with the objective of improving employee effectiveness, communication, and motivation.

· All applicants are required to take a drug screen test prior to employment.

References/Applications

· All references presented by the applicant will be contacted. 

Requirements

Requirements

.  Must have a clear understanding of a month-end close. 

.  Knowledge of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.

.  Understanding of accounting entries and general ledger.

.  Understanding of the accounting cycle and meeting financial deadlines. 

 Pre-Employment Requirements

· This is a salary position that requires the applicant to complete a Culture Index survey and may require the completion of other

  cognitive and behavioral tests. The purpose is to assist the company in understanding the behaviors of both individuals and   

  groups with the objective of improving employee effectiveness, communication, and motivation.

· All applicants are required to take a drug screen test prior to employment.