Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview:

At Wiles Companies, we MAKE IT HAPPEN! We are a well-established, fast-growing, multi-state restaurant franchise company headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. Our headquarters team is comprised of seven highly capable and dependable professionals who manage the Administrative and Accounting functions for our 57 (and growing) restaurants. We are looking for a highly organized, structured, energetic, and friendly person to join our team as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist.

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Albuquerque, NM; onsite

Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Reports To: Controller

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits:

• Locally owned and expanding - 2025 projected revenue of $90M and growing
• Wonderful work environment with leadership that cares about people
• Gold-level PPO health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company-paid Holidays

Job Summary:

The AP/AR Specialist is responsible for managing and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. This role involves processing invoices, recording deposits, reconciling accounts, and supporting the accounting team with various accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process invoices for goods and services.
• Enter and code invoices into the accounting system.
• Record and post ACH payments.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and manage vendor relationships.
• Maintain and update sales journal entries, accurately recording all sales transactions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete bank reconciliation preparation tasks and assist with the bank reconciliation process as needed.
• Assist with period-end closing processes.
• Produce key performance indicator reports and other necessary reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as an AP/AR Clerk or similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.