Accounts Payable Specialist West Des Moines, IA

A growing Des Moines-based company is seeking a Full Time Accounts Payable Specialist for its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. This position reports to the Assistant Controller. Our company thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced, can-do environment while having FUN at the same time. To be successful in this role you must have a sense of urgency, be able to work in a deadline-oriented environment, be a highly organized self-starter, and a team player.

Classification: Non-Exempt

The Accounts Payable Specialist completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices to ensure finances are accurate and up to date.

Included is a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off including, PTO, paid volunteer time off, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k plan with a company match
• Ongoing training and development
• A flexible family friendly work environment
• Rewarded for service

Responsibilities:

• Receive and review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports.
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare batches of invoices for data entry and enter for payment.
• Audit invoices for payment.
• Research and resolve outstanding balances on accounts, including telephone, mail or email communications with vendors.
• Answer all vendor inquiries.
• Maintain accurate vendor data, including the W-9.
• Prepare credit applications as requested by vendors to establish a credit limit.
• Prepare necessary documents for monthly closings.
• Assist in annual audit by preparing assigned reports or providing documentation as directed by the Controller.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Requirements:

• Two-year degree or 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, data solving and typing skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word
• Experience with accounting software (ie. Sage50, BusinessWorks)

Perform other related duties as required

• Assist with audits as needed
• Provide backup support to Receptionist

EEOC Statement

• Equal Opportunity Employer