[Hiring] Accounts Payable Specialist @Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, The Aaron's Family of Companies

Role Description

Responsible for processing a high volume of AP invoices in a timely manner while keeping in compliance with corporate policy. Communicates with vendors and stores to resolve outstanding issues and discrepancies, and identifies new vendors and obtains proper documentation for setup.

• Perform tasks in an effective and efficient manner that will ensure the vendors are paid within established time limits; vendor discounts and credits are captured timely.
• Work directly with fulfillment centers (FC’s), stores, and vendors to clear invoices, credits, and other reconciling items on the vendors’ statements.
• Review processed vendor statements within prescribed time frame and monitor payments in association with discounts.
• Manage and review weekly / monthly report updates.
• Maintain ongoing communication with merchandise managers, FC’s, vendors, company and franchise stores to ensure the best possible results when researching issues.
• Ensure payable processing and petty cash processing procedures and expense policies are adhered to.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• High school diploma.

Requirements

• Intermediate skill level in MS Office Suite specific focus to Excel and Word.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to foster optimal relationships.
• Should be detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable accounts payable/inventory/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Strong understanding of 3-way matching process (PO, receipt, and invoice).
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Benefits

• Sundays off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts.
• Physical and financial well-being programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Business Resource Groups.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Pay on Demand.