Accounts Payable Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte, NC 28206As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success.  Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.  Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.   R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions.  R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.  The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.    Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm.  Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services.  Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.   What R.E. Mason Offers Associates: R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates: Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave Paid Parental Leave Paid company holidays Career Development Program Retirement and Financial Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules General Description We are offering an opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will perform various accounting functions including day to day supplier invoice entry, supplier payments, customer invoice and credit processing. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of accounts payable, and the ability to assist customers with invoicing questions, as well as communicate effectively with suppliers to resolve discrepancies.   Strong knowledge of computer applications including MS Word, Excel and ERP and CRM systems is required. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Basic understanding of General Ledger  Ability to enter supplier invoices for payment timely and accurately Ability to create and submit invoices to customers with efficiency and accuracy Knowledge to create supplier payments via check and ACH, as required Good communication skills to interact with Customers and Suppliers to resolve discrepancies, and answer questions  Skill to interact professionally with other associates on the accounting team, as well as customer experience team, sales, and management.  Strong problem-solving skills Great attention to detail Awareness of software program relationships and the ability to work quickly between multiple programs. Actively participate with team members to achieve team and company goals. Other duties as required. QualificationsRequired Qualifications  US Citizen Fluent in English Excellent verbal and written communication skills 2 years accounting experience Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems). IFS experience preferred. Required Competencies    Ability to reason through solutions with creative ideas Strong focus on cash flow and efficiency Able to manage difficult situations and respond promptly to Customer and Associate needs.  Quickly embraces, learns and applies new technology and/or procedures. Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment; a team player. Self-directed, self-motivated and detail oriented. Organized and reliable Demonstrates integrity Time management and multitasking Possess a high level of initiative, cooperation and exercise good judgment and discretion.