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Express is actively seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist with a local distribution company. The ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge in accounting and prior experience in A/P. This is a Temporary, Full time position. Pay Range: $19.00-$21.00 per hour ** DOE Job Description: The position is to complete high volume invoice data entry with accuracy, process payments, and control expenses by making vendor payments on time. Including but not limited to processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and statements. Key Responsibilities Managing A/P using accounting software and other programs. Review and code high volume invoices according to A/P guidelines and processes. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing vendors. Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner. Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance and recording entries. Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies as needed. Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed. Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions. Ensures proper calculation, reporting, and recordkeeping of all sale and use taxes. Conducts proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records. Responsible to provide documentation from files on all items processed for audit samples and as requested. Other duties as assigned. Skills Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy. Must be able to learn other accounting software systems. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records. A developed sense of integrity and commitment as well as a passion for excellence. Exceptional problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and skills. Strong work ethic and team focused. Must be highly organized with strong ability to multi-task. High school diploma required. Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required. AA in accounting or 3+ years accounting experience, or combination of relevant experience and education Associate Benefits While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits*: Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked. Medical plan Dental plan Vision/eyewear plan Prescription drug reimbursement Short-term disability Direct deposit Sick Pay Safety incentives 401(k) retirement savings plan Life insurance At Express, we will assess your skills; offer you interview and resume writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express and you will have the opportunity to earn benefits. We have more than 200 jobs available every month and we want to talk to you! To find our more, contact us today! TO APPLY Stop by our office at 1208 Washington Way Suite 130, Longview, WA 98632 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Call Express Employment Professionals at 360-414-1200 to speak with a hiring manager Text 'Jobs' to 360-414-1200 Complete the application on our website Submit your resume via email to 'All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.' #LV1956