Accounts Payable Specialist

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Overview

As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for providing support to the Finance Department primarily in vouchering invoices, matching PO’s to vouchers, and paying invoices. This position is also responsible for disbursing funds on the company’s behalf and creating and maintaining vendor records.

Detailed Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Process high-volume invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors
2. Verify, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, and payment requests
3. Maintain and update vendor records in the accounting system
4. Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments (ACH, wires, checks)
5. Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues and inquiries
6. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations
7. Maintains regular and predictable in-office attendance
8. Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and reports as needed
9. Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company

Marginal Functions

1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
Here’s what you need to join the fun:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Must be able to work with and safeguard confidential data on a daily basis
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting preferred
• Proficiency with Oracle accounting software and Microsoft Excel preferred

Other Qualifications

• Ability to perform the job in a safe manner

Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com),is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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