Job Information
SAS Shoemakers Accounts Payable Lead in San Antonio, Texas
Accounts Payable Lead
Company Profile
San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.
Position
SAS has an opening for an Accounts Payable Lead who takes prides in efficient and accurate processing of vendor invoices. This is an opportunity for an individual that is self-disciplined, organized, has attention to detail and the ability to deal with confidential material discretely.
Job Responsibilities
Process high volume of invoices
Match invoices to POs, reconcile invoice to PO and reconcile any errors
Keep track of invoices when shipments have not been received and communicate to direct supervisor as to course of action
Ability to communicate with different departments within the organization and partners of the organization to include purchasing team, receiving team, GL team and vendors
Code and input invoices into the ERP system
Identify errors, discrepancies and resolve before processing
Identify abnormal influx of invoices and communicate findings
Process vendor payments via checks, ACH and wires ensuring vendors get paid timely
Update accounts payable vendor master file
Identify gaps between existing processes and recommend process improvements
Review AP transactions and provide guidance to the AP team
Provide support to team and supervisor
Assist in Maintaining Accounts Payable filing system
Assist in Managing Accounts Payable email
Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department
Volunteer with Quarter end inventory when needed
Job Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and a desire for 100% accuracy in work product.
Must possess a high degree of organization.
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets.
Must display a professional courteous and respectful attitude to co-workers at all times.
Must have sense of urgency, maturity, diplomacy and tact in addressing complex situations.
Highly analytical; outside the box thinker.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Self-disciplined/self-motivated and well organized.
Team oriented to work well with others.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discretely.
Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a self-starter with the desire to take initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively or independently.
Must be accountable for your actions.
Be able to ask for help and offers others help when needed.
Be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 25lbs
Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours.
Manual dexterity and coordination
Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and prepare and analyze projects.
Consistently be able to operate a computer.
Education & Experience Requirements
College level courses in bookkeeping, business, or accounting preferred.
At least 3-5 years of work experience in accounts payable.
Experience with ERP or comparable systems are a plus.
Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.
Must have strong skills with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access and Excel
I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary.
SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.