Accounts Payable Specialist

POSITION SUMMARYTo be an effective Elmington teammate, you will need to: Have a great attitude Have high expectations Think BEYOND the box Work with passion Have a tireless work ethic Be confident Be self-sufficient and self-motivated Take pride in your work Be a good listener Offer a solution with every problem Go above and beyond for everyone you supportKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Good communication and problem-solving skills Basic understanding of accounting principles Data entry skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook and Excel Ability to learn new software Attention to detail Organization

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintain accurate records – process invoices in a timely manner Fortify vendor relationships by – Communicating clearly and consistently with vendors Advocating on behalf of vendors to the Elmington team Taking ownership of paying invoices on time Handling disputes Reconcile accounts Reclass items through journal entries Update utility tracking logs for each project Process checks and online payments weekly Prevent fraud through our Positive-Pay banking system Issue and file form 1099 at year end Manage our credit card software

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent Some experience in an administrative or accounting role is preferred Associate degree in accounting or business administration can be beneficial

The Elmington ExperienceWe're creating a different kind of company at Elmington. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see with this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable.  You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible.  You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways.  With that said, we know Elmington is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington could very well be the last company you ever work for.The company will recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate its employees based on factors such as work quality, behavior, training, and experience. In compliance with local, state, and federal laws, we provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, protected age category, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, military status, or physical or mental disability of any individual who is otherwise qualified.Are you ready to FTO?  It's time to TLO!