Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview

Smith Turf & Irrigation is the leading distributor and retailer in the golf, grounds and landscaping industry. We offer a comprehensive selection of equipment, irrigation and landscape accessories and supplies, irrigation design, equipment service shops and mobile service technicians.

Since 1925, Smith Turf has built an unmatched reputation for outstanding customer care, service and support across North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. STI is a family owned business that believes in working as a team and fosters a family oriented culture.

Position Overview

The accounts payable position is responsible for paying bills in an efficient and timely manner by processing, verifying, and reconciling and recording invoices.

This is not a remote position.

What You’ll Do

· High volume full-cycle A/P 500-800 invoices per week

· Responsible for converting P.O.’s, remarketing P.O.’s, inventory returns into vouchers

· Responsible for daily oversight of unvouchered P.O., inventory returns and direct shipments

· Assist with data entry for inventory vendors and suppliers

· Reconcile vendor statements, and research/resolve variance or discrepancies in invoices

· Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of internal and external inquiries concerning accounts, including communicating the resolution to the appropriate persons

· Managing vendor purchasing terms

· Provide vendors with Tax Exempt Certificates

· Assist with month end closing as needed

· Perform other tasks as needed

Skills We Are Seeking

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Strong problem solving, research and resolution, data analysis skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

· Competitive Compensation

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Employee Referral Program

· Opportunity of Advancement

· Paid Training and Certifications

· Free Counseling Services- EAP

· Product Discounts

· Weekends Off!

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STI is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at STI including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.