Accounts Payable Specialist

50 restaurants across the southwest and continuing to grow and expand brand presence across the country. The Accounts Payable Specialist reports directly to the Accounting Manager, and the position will be primarily responsible for driving and implementing all AP Processes while providing excellent service internally as well as to our external partners.

Growing organization with advancement potential
Medical benefits - health, dental, vision
401K Plan
PTO policy

Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Accounts Payables Process and Procedures: Must have a strong background in following AP processes and procedures.
Vendor Relationship Management: Manages and maintains strong alliances with our vendor partners as it pertains to credit applications, invoice delivery methods, vendor payments, statement research and 1099’s.
Invoice Processing: Designs and implements the workflow to capture all invoices accurately and efficiently for the Restaurants and all departments at the Restaurant Support Office.
Invoice Validation: Ensures all invoices are approved and coded correctly as well as stored correctly for document retention purposes.
Accounting Software Implementation: Supports the implementation and maintenance of new accounting software suites by helping to customize the software and determine the workflow.
Software Management: Quickly develops knowledge of all software platforms.

Qualifications
Associate's degree in accounting not required but preferred.
5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably multi-unit or multi-restaurant.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strong communication (tech-savvy & non-technical) and negotiation skills.
Ability to partner and manage cross functionally.
Self-starter and must be able to work autonomously.
Skilled in process and project management.
This position is 100% in-office.
Travel Requirements less than 10%