The Rapid is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team!
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The Rapid is looking for a Accounting Specialist with a focus on payables. In this role, you will manage the necessary work to ensure accounts payable invoices are processed in a timely and efficient manner, while following company controls and policies. You will communicate with outside vendors as well as internal staff to resolve issues surrounding payment and nonpayment of invoices. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the ticket sales database.
What you will be doing in this role:
- Manage and complete all vendor invoices, employee expenses, and corporate credit cards, ensure that proper documentation has been provided and approvals are obtained
- Prepare weekly vendor batches for departmental approval and distribution
- Maintain the Accounts Payable inbox daily to ensure that all invoices, credit memos, and AP inquiries are properly addressed
- Work independently to resolve discrepancies and follow up with internal staff, vendors, or suppliers in a timely manner with any concerns
- Reconcile and research vendor statements
- Reconciliation of all assigned accounts on monthly basis to ensure timely month end close
- Prepared analysis of accounts, as required
- Receive and process paper ticket orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Data entry of accounts receivable invoicing (monthly and daily)
- Prepare, issue and file 1099s in compliance with the IRS regulations
- Assist with the annual audit preparations as required
- Ensure company policies, processes, and procedures are updated and documented
- Supports other functions in the department as needed
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Government accounting or public transit preferred.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and various proprietary software as required. Knowledge of Lotus for Windows & Microsoft Word is preferred.
Physical Demands:
Must frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds for movement of boxes, files or other items. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling. Regularly required to sit for extended periods. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Use of hands and arms is necessary to reach or use various tools or objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to perform job duties in accordance with existing health and safety procedures and policies.
The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an to request an accommodation at any point during the application/interview process.
