One of our well known and established clients located in Portland is in search of an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to join their elite company. Company offers professional work environment and access to public transportation. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in full cycle Accounts Payable and intermediate to advance Excel skills. Experience with Great Plains is a huge plus. Ajilon Finance is the fastest-growing staffing service in the world specializing in the temporary and permanent placement of premier accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals. Everyday, we place these pre-screened, highly-qualified men and women in both temporary and direct hire roles with companies throughout the United States.Ajilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for other opportunities.
A/P Job in Portland 97204, Oregon US
Summary of Responsibility: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all functions relating to distribution payables; excluding cash disbursements. The individual will ensure timely and accurate processing of payments as well as interact with internal and external auditors and participate in projects to improve operational effectiveness. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Processing of invoices, manual request for payment, EFT payments.· Maintain travel system, expense reports, travel cards for division· Maintain Vendor Master List· Book Month End Journal Entries as needed· Correspond with vendor relating to invoice / payment related issues.· Maintain file system to ensure easy accessibility for internal and external inquiries.· Assist with the development of appropriate internal controls to assure a high degree of accuracy for operating entity within US GAAP and regulatory requirements· Participate in month-end closing · Monthly account reconciliation and timely resolutions of open items· Responsible for payables SOX documentation and assist with SOX testing and validation · Responsible for tracking Assetâs in process, set-up of Division ACEâs· Represent the team in payables related issues and other operational lean projects.· Develop productivity metrics and produce monthly scorecard to assess the efficiency of payables processes (DPO)· Prepare various ad-hoc reporting as required· Responsible for Fixed Assets (Account Reconciliation, J/Eâs) Education and Experience Required: · Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business (preferably Accounting) · Minimum 3 years experience in accounts payable accounting function· Manufacturing experience preferred; fixed asset knowledge a plus· Intermediate Excel skills at minimum; JD Edwards a plus Personal Trait Profile: · Must be able to interface with all levels of management.· Excellent attention to details and accuracy.· Strong analytical skills and a process improvement mindset. · Ability to think proactively and consistently meets deadlines.· Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
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