Foothill Packing Inc Hiring for Accounts Payable I Job at Salinas, CA Full Time

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking individual to join our team of Accounts Payable I. The right candidate will be responsible for handling a variety of accounting tasks including data entry and reconciliations. This position requires strong customer service skills, good typing skills and a love for paperwork, so if you’re interested in working in the beautiful office environment of our downtown Seattle location, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Match purchase orders to invoices on computer system.
• Identify and research outstanding purchase orders.
• Resolve discrepancies between vendor and originator.
• Perform invoice reconciliations for specific vendor accounts.
• Apply general ledger account codes and cost center codes to invoices.
• Ensure that all adjustments are properly recorded prior to paying vendor.
• Process weekly employee expense statements.
• Maintain accounts payable files.
• Provide and organize back-up documents for printed checks.
• Ensure that signed checks have appropriate remittances and mail to vendor.
• Answer all vendor inquiries and resolves problems regarding invoices through correspondence, telephone, fax, or E-mail.
• Reconcile and maintain fuel usage information.
• Review Vendor Statements to ensure all invoices are recorded in the A/P or Purchasing system.
• Assist with month-end closing.Track and pay invoices due by the end of the month.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of office methods, practices and equipment; knowledge of spreadsheets, company accounting software, word processing; initiative to develop new procedures to make A/P work processes more efficient; Computer literate in Microsoft office, i.e. Word, Excel; 10-key by touch; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Any associate degree or business college equivalent in accounting with emphasis in agricultural accounting; or an equivalent combination of experience (3 years), education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficiency in English & Spanish (spoken and written) desired. Must be capable of effectively communicating with customers, vendors, co-workers, and shareholders.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong analytical/numbers capabilities and problem solving capabilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting for prolonged period of time. Light to moderate lifting (up to 40 pounds). Reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing and manual dexterity. Operating a computer, calculator, copier and typewriter involves repetitive hand arm movement. Entering data by touch requires the ability to hear computer alarms for errors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to handle multi-tasks and work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Must be able to deal politely with outside vendors. Communication with other staff members involves making contact orally via the telephone or in person.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salinas, CA 93905: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location