Payables Accountant

Payables AccountantThe Payables Accountant is responsible for the recording and payment of invoices to Excell Marketing and Bulls I Toy inventory vendors in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for reconciling vendor accounts and researching and resolving any discrepancies. This position will be on-site at our corporate headquarters 5501 Park Ave. Des Moines, IA 50321. Benefits of working at Excel: Competitive pay Hourly wage with bonus potential. Paid Time Off / Sick Pay. Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance packages available. 50% Employee Discount on products (limitations and restrictions apply). 401(k) with company match. Profit-sharing programs. Exciting work environment. Opportunities to learn and grow professionally with the company. Essential job functions: Accounts Payable: Match inventory-vendor invoices to purchase orders and warehouse receipts and enter into accounting system. Research discrepancies and escalate as needed to resolve. Ensure timely payment to vendors (checks, ACH, wires) and record payments accurately. Reconcile accounts payable detail to general ledger on a daily basis. Reconcile vendor statements to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues. Other duties: Provides back up and/or support to other Accounting Specialists as needed or requested. Protects organization values by keeping information confidential. Job requirements: Minimum 7 years of experience in an enterprise level accounting system. Prior experience with inventory and vendor accounts payable. High school diploma required and two year accounting degree preferred. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Knowledge of general bookkeeping and/or accounting practices. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing with team members, managers and customers. Ability to work independently and treat confidential information with discretion. Ability to remain professional and maintain a pleasant demeanor in dealing with all of the requirements of the position. Ability to work necessary hours to complete all tasks in a timely and effective manner. Self-starter with excellent time management skills. Ability to organize multiple processes and documents to ensure timely and complete execution. Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate, precise, and error-free work. Ability to research, reason, think critically, and solve problems. Environmental and physical activity requirements: The daily responsibilities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking and standing functions. Frequent repetitive motion activities are required. Must be able to read print and computer-based materials and to do so with consistent accuracy. Most of these functions require light physical exertion and are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to hot and cold temperature. Intellectual/emotional requirements: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis while being responsive to needs as they arise.