Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

WHY JOIN THE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION TEAM?

At Virginia Transportation, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As a leading auto hauling company, we’re committed to building a team of passionate professionals who share our vision of becoming the best in the industry.

Every role at Virginia Transportation is essential to achieving our goals. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow and excel in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

At Virginia Transportation, we believe in taking care of our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and financial security.

Enjoy competitive wages, paid training, paid time off, company-paid short-term disability, a 401k with company match, company-paid life insurance, free or reduced medical insurance as well as, dental, and vision insurance, and most of all family-like atmosphere.

Join us and become part of a team that’s committed to innovation, excellence, and taking care of one another as we lead the way in redefining the auto hauling industry.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - WE'RE HIRING AN EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST IN WEST WARWICK, RI!

What will the Accounts Payable Specialist do?

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for communicating with vendors and internal personnel to acquire invoices, packing slips, and other accounts payable transaction documents.

This role involves assisting in the processing of accounts payable documents according to established workflow processes.

What is the Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for?

• Solicit and receive accounts payable transaction documents, including packing slips, invoices, purchase orders, and other related documents.
• Obtain necessary approvals for invoice payments.
• Code invoices accurately for data entry.
• Enter invoices into accounting software in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized files for open and paid invoices.
• Respond to vendor billing inquiries and provide requested billing information promptly.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager with additional tasks as needed.

What knowledge, skills and abilities are required for the Accounts Payable Specialist role?

• Knowledge of Business Central is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel is helpful.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable making decisions independently.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage relationships effectively, both internally and externally.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment; able to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to handle a high level of mental effort and strain while performing essential duties.
• Capable of meeting time constraints and managing interruptions from dispatchers and auto haulers.

What are the physical demands of the Accounts Payable Specialist role?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit / stand for most of his / her job duties. There is the need to frequently walk.

There will be a moderate amount of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting and reaching for some of his / her job duties.

Visual requirements include reading off a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a telephone console.

Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person.

There is a moderate level of grasping, lifting, pushing and / or pulling of objects of less than 25 lbs.

This Job Description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a reasonable requirement of the position.

Additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

What is the FLSA status of the Accounts Payable Specialist role?

The FLSA status of this position is : Non Exempt.

Who does the Accounts Payable Specialist report to?

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

What else should you know about the Accounts Payable Specialist role?

This position is 100% onsite in West Warwick, RI.

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