Accounts Payable Specialist

Job TitleThe person in this position performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting and accounts payable.Responsibilities:Prepare invoices to be entered into an automated system; reviews invoices for accuracy and sending for electronic approvalsProcess invoices in the Great Plains Accounting SystemProcess purchase order invoices and project invoicesReview reports and statements; respond to questions and requests for payment statusContact vendors as needed; provide customer service to our vendorsProvide information for various tax filingsCommunicate with other departments and regional personnelPrepare and participate in internal and external auditsMaintain and keep vendor files up to dateCompile, audit, and report accounts payable data as necessaryAssist in the closing and auditing of monthly, quarterly, and yearly subsidiary general ledger accountsPerform other accounting duties, as requiredRequired Skills and/or Experience:Ability to adapt to changesEffective verbal and written communication skillsMust be organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independentlyStrong personal computer skills, with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel and Great Plains or other accounting softwareExperience processing online payments via vendor websitesRequired Education and/or Credentials:Associate's degree in business, finance, or accounting; or, equivalent work experience in accounts payable or accountingPrevious experience with high volume data entry and working with large teams preferredThis position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting. Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.