Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Berks Packing Co., Inc.
Location: Reading
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Berks Packing is a 3rd generation family-owned and operated meat processor facility located in Reading, Pennsylvania. We have a long-standing tradition of providing excellent product quality and customer service. Berks has been a family favorite for over 90 years!

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Berks Packing is seeking a detail oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with in-depth knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting policies and procedures along with strong organization skills with the passion of ensuring accurate financial operations to join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Analyze invoices and expense reports for accuracy, eligibility for payment and assuring proper coding.
Match PO, receipts and invoices. Working with the various departments on finalizing approvals or discrepancies.
Audit and process credit card statements and commissions.
Process employee expense reimbursements.
Identify and process fixed assets and prepayment invoices accordingly.
Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices, identifies discount opportunities, while maintaining accurate financial records.
Reconcile vendor statements, validate and resolve any open balances.
Manages and reconciles petty cash.
Process Sales and Use Tax returns.
Manage vendor master records in accounting system.
Manage the accounts payable mailbox, respond to vendor inquires, and help resolve discrepancies.
Maintains relationships with new and existing vendors by delivering high quality customer service.
Manage W9 and COI files
Processing of 1099's
Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations
Assist with month end processes.
Cross Train with Accounts Receivable Dept.
Prepares various reports required internally and maintains all associated files.
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Administrative and Clerical- Requires knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures. Ability to Process Information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, entering, and/or verifying information or data. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions, software manuals.

Problem Solving-Requires the ability to be an active listener and to be oriented to providing service to others. Requires critical thinking, problem solving skills.

Interpersonal-Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and outside contacts.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Organizational Skills-Effective organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work. Effective time management skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates attention to detail.

Communication- Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Proficient Internet skills. Proficient office skills: telephone, copier, calculator, scanner.

Proficiency in Accounting Software. Familiarity with ERP.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma. Associate's degree in accounting, some business school experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience of 3-5 years preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.



A pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen is required. We conduct background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.



For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://berksfoods.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1411568-504781.html

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