Our client, Murphy Elevator Company, is seeking an AR/AP Specialist to join the team! The AR/AP Specialist will join the existing Accounting & Payroll team, as well as, compute, record, and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

1. Balance and maintain accurate ledgers.
2. Monitor expenses and enter cash receipts.
3. Process AP by matching purchase orders with vendor invoices, preparing checks/payments, and tracking bank account balances.
4. Process AR by scanning and depositing checks, coordinating bank deposits, and reporting financial results.
5. Key, code, and track operating invoices.
6. Create new vendors in Microsoft GP accounting software.
7. Reconcile and balance accounts.
8. Complete check runs.
9. Process and reconcile credit card statements.
10. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
11. Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered.
12. Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely incoming payments.
13. Complete and track lien waivers with checks, as needed.
14. Customer service-related duties, as needed (ie: answering phones, responding to customer inquiries).
15. Contribute to the team effort and company profitability.

Highly qualified candidates will possess most or all of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working in general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting, with a focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and income tax worksheets
• Knowledge of payroll processing
• Experience using Microsoft GP/Great Plains, preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, required
• Ability to communicate professionally, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Accurate with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and cross train in other accounting areas