JOB SUMMARY:
The Payables Accountant is responsible for the recording and payment of invoices to Excell Marketing and Bulls I Toy inventory vendors in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for reconciling vendor accounts and researching and resolving any discrepancies. This position will be on-site at our corporate headquarters 5501 Park Ave. Des Moines, IA 50321.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EXCELL
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Competitive pay – Hourly wage with Bonus potential.
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Paid Time Off / Sick Pay.
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Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance packages available
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50% Employee Discount on products (limitations and restrictions apply)
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401(k) with company match
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Profit-sharing programs
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Exciting work environment
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Opportunities to learn and grow professionally with the company.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Accounts Payable:
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Match inventory-vendor invoices to purchase orders and warehouse receipts and enter into accounting system
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Research discrepancies and escalate as needed to resolve
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Ensure timely payment to vendors (checks, ACH, wires) and record payments accurately
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Reconcile accounts payable detail to general ledger on a daily basis
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Reconcile vendor statements to the general ledger on a monthly basis
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Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Provides back up and/or support to other Accounting Specialists as needed or requested
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Protects organization values by keeping information confidential.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum 4 years of experience in an enterprise level accounting system
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Prior experience with inventory and vendor accounts payable
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High school diploma required and two year accounting degree preferred
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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Knowledge of general bookkeeping and/or accounting practices
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Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing with team members, managers and customers
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Ability to work independently and treat confidential information with discretion
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Ability to remain professional and maintain a pleasant demeanor in dealing with all of the requirements of the position.
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Ability to work necessary hours to complete all tasks in a timely and effective manner
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Self-starter with excellent time management skills
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Ability to organize multiple processes and documents to ensure timely and complete execution
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Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate, precise, and error-free work
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Ability to research, reason, think critically, and solve problems
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The daily responsibilities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking and standing functions. Frequent repetitive motion activities are required. Must be able to read print and computer-based materials and to do so with consistent accuracy. Most of these functions require light physical exertion and are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to hot and cold temperature.
INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis while being responsive to needs as they arise.
