Accounts Payable Document Specialist (Temporary Assignment)

Accounts Payable Document Specialist (Temporary Assignment) Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.Position OverviewSeeking a detail oriented individual to join our Accounts Payable team for the position of AP Document Specialist. This individual will be responsible for the incoming and outgoing AP documents as well as the internal SOX compliance and approval auditing. This is a temporary, entry-level position with full time hours, requiring the employee to perform a variety of accounting and office support functions. This is a temporary assignment projected to last 6-9 months.Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)Process all incoming AP mail such as invoices, return checks, statements, etc. and ensure that it gets to the appropriate AP processor.Handle all outgoing paper check vendor payments according to best practices and special handling requirements.Review accounting batch reports for accuracy against SOX required backup documentation.Approve accounting batches by the outlined SOX deadlines and Shared Services deadlines (i.e. hourly, daily, weekly)Work with the Accounts Payable team to correct discrepancies identified during the batch auditing process.Maintain excellent internal and external customer relations.Respond timely and professionally to internal and external inquiries and information requests.Actively participate in the Accounts Payable department to ensure workflow efficiencies.Work as a team member to achieve departmental goals.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One to two years related experience and/or a combination of both.Knowledge/Skill RequirementsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software; internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.Key CompetenciesCustomer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performancePhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 35 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.