Accounts Payable, La Porte

Part-Time Role
This is a Part-Time Role.
***** Flexible Hours/Week
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices from vendors to ensure timely payments, effectively managing a company's financial obligations by monitoring expenses and maintaining accurate records of what is owed to suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.
Essential Job Functions:
Processing payments
Review and process invoices, purchase orders, and other bills for payment
Reconciling accounts
Compare purchase orders, prices, and terms of payment, and reconcile account transactions with the general ledger
Managing relationships
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, and liaise with finance officers and suppliers
Preparing reports
Prepare financial reports and keep records for tax purposes
Adhering to standards:
Follow accounting principles and company standards, and keep up with regulatory requirements
Resolving issues:
Resolve discrepancies with invoices, purchase orders, or payments, and handle payment disputes
Assisting with budgeting:
Assist with financial and budgeting procedures, and obtain and print signatures on checks
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and improve efficiency.
Implement best practices to enhance the overall accounts-payable function.
Must be familiar with, and follow, all standard operating procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of how and where to locate procedures and forms relevant to this position.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Proven experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial roles.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Strong literacy and comprehension skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Completion of company indoctrination.
Successful completion of safety training programs.
Understanding of the company's Quality System and processes.