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Description GENERAL SUMMARY This is an hourly position in City of Industry, CA that reports to the Accounting Manager. The Accounting Specialist performs tasks related to the efficient maintenance & processing of accounts payable transactions. Applies the three-way invoice match process, identifies variances, & communicates with vendors on price discrepancies. SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION • Applies three-way invoice match process daily. • Follows up with other departments for invoice signature approvals. • Invoice G/L account expense coding. • Invoice data entry process in system & create new vendor in system as required. • Follows up with new vendor for supporting documentation relating to price & quantity discrepancies. • Generates credit notes for RTV’s received. • Weekly check runs. • Reviews & process employee expense reports for the sales department. • Codes & process’ payment for American Express & Home Depot statements. • Process’ check request for Tax payments. • Process’ & post payments for ACH & Wire payments to suppliers. • Identifies repairs & maintenance expense by machine. • Reports checks to bank positive pay daily for suppliers & payroll. • Files open & paid invoices. • Communicates with suppliers regarding disputes or missing invoices. • Reviews vendor statements. • Process’ broker commission payments. • Codes Freight invoices by customer. • Records journal entry for prepaid expense, prepaid insurance, & unrecorded liabilities. • Contacts bank for foreign exchange rate on foreign customer payments (Canada). • Provides support for annual review. • Process’ year-end 1099’s. • Backup to Receptionist phone duties as needed. • Month end inter-company reconciliation, GRNI reconciliation & other assigned month end account reconciliations. Requirements SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • 3–5 years’ experience in accounting. • General understanding of accounting practices & principles. • Experience with an accounting software system. • Strong communicator, both on paper & over the telephone & will need to frequently deal with customers & multiple departments within the organization. DESIRED • Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices, Food manufacturing a plus. • Business Acumen.