ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Description

Founded in 1950, Alaska Mill & Feed has proudly served Alaska’s farmers, ranchers, and pet owners for decades, delivering high-quality feed products and supplies to communities across the state and providing quality goods and services for your pet and rural living needs! We encourage you to consider joining our knowledgeable staff today while enjoying a friendly work-life balance!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ideal candidates will possess an extremely high level of attention to detail, initiative, discretion and independent judgment with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Perform general accounts payable duties including coding and processing invoices to the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy for multiple divisions
• Analyze and reconcile high volume of vendor accounts
• Ensure accounts payables are closed timely for month end financial reporting
• Assist staff and vendors with billing, coding and payment questions
• Monitor, organize, and respond professionally & efficiently to incoming email
• Performs three-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents prior to payment.
• Maintains organized filing and recordkeeping systems for Accounts Payable documentation.
• Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships
• Practice punctual and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years accounts payable experience
• Experience working with Windows operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using document management software
• Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking, analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, high standards and strong internal and external customer service
• Proven track record of being dependable, with the ability to self-manage, exercise good judgment and exhibit a desire to grow professionally
• Frequently climb stairs, lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment 
• Possess a valid driver license and maintain a safe driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College courses in accounting, business administration or similar fields of study

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, in person, 40 hours per week position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$24.00 - $28.00/hour. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:

• Medical Insurance*
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation**
• Sick Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Match
• Employee Discounts 
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Profit Sharing  
• *100% employer-paid for   employee coverage. **Two to six   weeks annually, depending on the length of full-time service.