Vendor Accounting Specialist

Company Overview:

BlueStar is a leading global solutions-based distributor of Point-of-Sale, Bar-coding, data collection, radio frequency identification (RFID), and Wireless mobility products. BlueStar works exclusively with Value Added Reseller Partners, providing them with complete solutions at competitive prices. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support, and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers.

Vendor Accounting Specialist Job Description

To provide general accounting services which include accounts payable, accounts receivable and support of the Accounts Payable Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounts payable department. This position's primary responsibility is to keep Vendor Accounts current and accurate on our Accounts Receivable Subledger.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Monthly Calculation and Invoice Issuance for Price Exception Claims, pricing rebates and discounts owed to BlueStar from vendors.
• Collaboration with the Marketing Team Vendor Line Leads to resolve any disputes between claims and credits issued by the vendor.
• Collaboration with the Receiving and Purchasing Teams to resolve any disputes between RMA/Return claims and credits issued by the vendor.
• Lead meetings with Vendors and Internal team members to resolve disputes and collection issues on accounts.
• Review and Entry of Vendor Credit Memos into Accounts Payable
• Review and Entry of Vendor Credit Memos into Accounts Receivable
• Net Open Customer Credits to application Customer Invoices to maintain a current statement of account in Accounts Receivable
• Collections of all Vendor Receivables – will serve as a collector on our vendor accounts to ensure all claims owed to us are received from the vendor
• Management of accounts > 90 days that are uncollectible and need deducted from our payments to vendors
• Collaboration with Accounts Payable Team Vendor owners to ensure disputes are resolved timely.
• Ensure all financial deadlines are met
• Participate in various accounting projects including coordination and fulfillment of audit requests
• Assist in other areas of the office as needed

Job Requirements:

• 2 year degree preferred but not required, High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
• Prior Accounting Experience preferred in Collections or Payables
• Mid to High level experience of Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables
• Proven computer skills including accounting software and Excel
• Proven verbal and written communications skills
• Confirmed team player with good superior and peer relationship skills
• Successful record of effective customer relations skills.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude towards work and demonstrated belief in continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.