Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (AP & AR) Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial transactions related to customer billing, vendor invoicing, and payment processing. This role ensures accurate and timely recording of sales, credit applications, and payments, as well as the reconciliation of accounts and resolution of discrepancies. The AP & AR Specialist works closely with internal departments and external partners to maintain accurate financial records, support month-end closings, and provide key reporting. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record sales of mulch into accounting system. Invoice customers when necessary,

process and record credit card payments and record cash sales.

• Process credit applications for new customers

• Provide accounts receivable reports as requested.

• Monitor receipts and accounts receivable aging and work with management on

collections.

• Reconcile assigned company back accounts on monthly basis.

• Perform filing duties as necessary.

• Enter vendor invoices while paying particular attention to purchase order matching and location coding.

• Reconciliation of AP detail to vendor statements and the General Ledger.

• Assist others in monthly closings

• Perform electronic filing and document storage.

• Attach PO’s and verify match to invoices.

• Research and resolve vendor discrepancies

• Provide audit support

• Filing and mail handling

• Other duties/special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2-year accounting degree preferred.

• 3+ years’ experience in the accounting field.

• Experience with accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

• Experience with NetSuite software is preferred

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Moderate noise typical of an office setting such as computers, printers, phones, and light customer traffic

The Ground Up is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.