Accounts Payable - El Mirage

Responsibilities:

Work in a team environment and communicate professionally with all Avanti departments 

Embrace, improve, and more importantly enjoy the opportunity to grow with a rapidly growing company 

Ability to follow processes and procedures for daily preparation of payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. 

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work 

Maintain and verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. 

The ability to pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. 

Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. 

Maintain accounts payable files and records and reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. 

Ability to sit and work at a computer for 8+ hours per day 

Ability to lift to 20lbs. throughout the day as well as lean over and file items as low as 18” from the ground more than 25+ time per day 

Recognize and report potential hazards to team members and supervisor 

Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 

Requirements:

Building materials or construction experience is a plus, but not required 

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in accounting or related field preferred 

Ability to learn the software system used for AP functions in Fenevision 

Knowledge of MS Office Suite 

Knowledge of Mas OS operating systems preferred 

Proficient in accounting software programs 

Knowledge of Fenevision software preferred 

Ensuring all job duties are entered correctly for various builders with high attention to detail 

Responsible for manual research and document execution of any issues 

Act as a resource to ensure efficient and accurate execution of daily accounts payable goals 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environmental characteristics listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

Education And/Or Experience:

Must have a high school diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum of 5 years’ customer service, or general business experience preferred.  Prior knowledge of general construction applications and terminology and/or window and door applications or components is desirable but not required.    

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Outlook software applications. Will be expected to develop proficiency in Avanti software (i.e. FeneVision, etc.) and be/become familiar with Apple iOS.  

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good public relations, public speaking, and customer service skills.  Ability to read, interpret, understand, and explain documents such as sales processes, product specifications or warranty manuals. Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from customers, coworkers, and managers.  Must display excellent phone and email etiquette.  Must be able to present an appropriate attitude for the situation when interacting with customers or coworkers.    

Professional Skills:

Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth.  Must be proactive, self-disciplined, self-motivated, and have a demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion.  Attention to detail is required.  I must be able to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.  Must be able to develop trust, respect, and confidence in customers, coworkers, and managers. Must present a clean and neat physical appearance.  Must be able to investigate issues and resolve conflicts in the best interests of the business and our customers.   

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s.  Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth.  Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and general business math.  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Time commitment required of this position will vary based on business needs.    

Work Environment:

The work environment with this job primarily includes the typical office environment. The noise level of this job is typically moderate. Employees in office positions may occasionally enter warehouse work areas.