Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYProcess, analyze and pay vendor invoices for product and services. Perform multiple weekly and period accounting entries and account reconciliations, completing period closing responsibilities timely and accurately.This role requires 4 days in office for up to 6 months to learn the role and then will be able to shift to 3 days a week in office and 2 days remote. This role is located in St Louis, Missouri.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESReview electronic invoices for payment accuracy.Manually enter non electronic vendor invoices.Communicate with vendors and appropriate Schnucks personnel to resolve payment discrepancy amounts.Ensure accurate cut off of vendor entry to financial period close.Complete weekly and/or period accounting entriesMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSRequired Education: High school educationMinimum Years of Experience: 1 to 3 years in accountingREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledgeIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft ExcelPeopleSoft Accounts Payable and General Ledger moduleWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and AccessBasic accounting knowledge around merchandising accounts payable and inventorySkills & AbilitiesRelationship building with vendors and Schnucks teammates.Ability to learn and understand systems utilized in work area.Sound organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to manage the day to day responsibilities of vendor and store questions.Good communication skills to work with vendors, Procurement teammates, Warehouse teammates and occasionally others.FORMAL POLICY SETTINGNo formal responsibilityPHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENTWalkingPrimarily sittingStandingPrimarily sittingLiftingUp to 25 lbsTravel0-25%Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a corporate office setting with standard business hours between 8 am - 5 pm. The job may require OT especially during financial period close.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.