AP/AR Specialist

Company: GPAC
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

A successful Medical Device company is looking to add an experienced professional in the role of AP/AR Specialist or staff accountant, with a proven track record of impeccable performance, to their team!Purpose of this position: Responsible for timely and accurate posting of supplier and sales invoicing and is responsible for follow-up related to timely collection of government accounts receivable. This position is accountable for ensuring all required back up documentation and/or approvals are followed in order to maintain the integrity of the accounts payable and accounts receivable process. This position is also responsible for leading the implementation of process improvements to maximize the financial performance of the company by reducing operating expenses and maintaining constant open lines of communication between suppliers, customers, customer service, and the Finance Department while maintaining favorable customer/supplier relations.RESPONSIBILITIES:AR Specialist duties and responsibilities:* Process accounts receivable invoices per procedure for each supplier invoice received* Consistent submission of government invoices to websites; tracking issues and resolution* Review and help resolve invoice issues identified* Utilize statements of account, reminder letters and other tools to drive collection efforts* Solve problems through account reconciliation and/or correcting billing errors related to purchase orders, shipping errors, credit card payments, and duplicate shipments; providing feedback to those processes in order to prevent similar errors in the future* Process adjustments of related credits and invoices on accounts or as requested* Maintaining financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically* Liaison between Credit Teams including; Dispute, Credit and Cash* Be actively involved in department continuous improvement projects by identifying improvement opportunities, working on a project team, or leading a project* Producing and preparing daily, weekly, monthly financial statements/reports for the Controller as requestedAP Specialist duties and responsibilities:* Process accounts payable invoices per procedure for each supplier invoice received* Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices* Enter and upload invoices into system* Reconcile accounts payable transactions* Prepare analysis of accounts* Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues* Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries* Produce monthly reports* Understand and assist with month end closing* Provide supporting documentation for audits* Maintain accurate historical records* Maintain confidentiality of organizational information* Perform assigned month end processes & closing procedure with team & Controller* Assistance with analysis projects* Perform other duties as assignedSKILLS:* An excellent team player* Self-starter, independent thinker* Creativity and organization* Knowledge of month end billing and invoicing processesRequirements:* Accounting degree, or relevant experience* 2+ years of experience in the industryFor additional information on this opportunity, contact Miki Miller directly at 605.215.5248. Resumes may be confidentially sent to miki.miller@gogpac.com.#LI-MM3All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States for the past 30 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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