AP Specialist

AP Specialist

Sebastian is a premier provider of communications and construction services in California. With more than 80 years of experience, Sebastian is passionate about providing people with a great place to work. Our high growth and dynamic model offers employees the opportunity for career advancement. As a family company, we value the expertise and experience of our team.

Job Description:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for processing and maintaining accounts payable records, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.

Job Duties:

• Accurately process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring they match purchase orders and contracts
• Prepare payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements
• Reconcile accounts payable records with vendor statements and other financial data
• Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices, payments and related financial transactions
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with invoices or payments
• Provide requested information to auditors by generating related reports or schedules as needed
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues
• Process payroll tax payments
• Issue annual 1099’s
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and compliance requirements
• One year of technical school accounting training or relevant accounting work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Must be able to type 45 WPM and use a ten key calculator by touch
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

• All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must have minimal ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach, push, and pull as required for light duties of standard office clerical positions
• Occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Exposure to air-conditioned/heated office environment
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word level
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing data, operation of office equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work

Compliance:

• If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources.
• Sebastian is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
• If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English