Who we are:
For 40 years, Casper Company has been the leading provider for Southern California's concrete cutting, demolition, and hazardous materials abatement needs. And, we’re not stopping there. When service matters: we answer that call; our Casper Team consistently delivers at the highest quality both out in the field and in the office.
About this role:
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to work from our administrative office located in Spring Valley, CA. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day functions related to accounts payable as well as implementation and maintenance of accounts payable processes and controls.
Summary:
Under the general guidance of the Accounting Division leader, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the processing and reporting of financial data of the organization. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays an integral role in helping Casper Company meet profitability goals.
This position provides problem solving with all levels of the organization on accounting related issues in areas of financial compliance, researches, develops and assists in administering processes and systems that ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws while supporting the department’s overall goals.
Essential Functions:
The Accounts Payable Specialist uses a variety of hard and soft skills to help the organization improve their accounting and finance strategies and meet their goals. The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners; will have various skills and qualifications that include:
- Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems
- Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments
- Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
- Comply with national and local financial regulations
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
- Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry
- Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
- Generate purchase orders when necessary
- Obtain and print signatures on all checks
- Assist division manager as needed
- Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
- Protects company from exposure to litigation regarding accounting and tax related matters ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Maintains positive and supportive relationships with all employees and responds to employee requests for information and assistance.
- Work collaboratively with the Division Directors to improve overall Casper Company team competencies as it relates to accounting and financial responsibilities.
- Must be available to work onsite Monday – Friday
- Any additional duties as assigned by accounting leader.
What you'll need:
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, credit card reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, assisting in month-end close activities.
- High volume processing and reconciliation of all types of payments including invoices, contracts, and check requests.
- Experience conducting internal and external auditing is an added advantage.
- Responsible for weekly expense reimbursements of employees.
- Lead initiatives to streamline payment processes, increase efficiency, and improve relations with vendors.
- Successfully identified opportunities for electronic and consolidated payments, reducing the number of checks issued.
- Proficiency in commonly used word processing software packages such as MS Office suite.
- Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Understanding of financial best practices and current regulations.
- A customer-focused outlook with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
- Superb time management skills and detail orientation.
- Cultural awareness and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills for storing and accessing different types of information on a daily basis
- Demonstrates empathy, self-reflection, and adjustment of own behaviors, showing effective emotional intelligence.
- Practices active listening in communications with others, giving someone full attention and listening to understand, not just respond.
- Well-developed analytical skills and problem-solving skills, and the ability to “connect the dots” between the business needs and how accounting and finance can best meet those needs.
- Strong attention to detail oriented and a stickler for accuracy.
- Be highly collaborate.
- Possess and demonstrate exceptional judgment, self-management, impeccable ethics, and a high degree of personal and professional maturity.
- Be results and customer oriented; view obstacles as opportunities, possess tenacity.
- Must be self-directed and motivated.
- Must exhibit strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Must have ability to develop trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to take the initiative to identify and anticipate customer (i.e. employee and management’s) needs and recommend solutions.
- Must work well in a team environment and as an independent contributor.
Training & Education
A successful candidate should have experience with accounting and financial software and stay up to date with current trends. Additional training and education requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in AP, credit card reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Expert-level knowledge of working with spreadsheets is a plus.
- Knowledge of California Laws and taxes related regulations.
- Experience in Construction Industry is a plus.
Other Requirements:
Incumbent must have reliable transportation available.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Who you are:
- A confident, empathetic and dynamic team player.
- An exceptional communicator: written and verbal.
- A problem solver with sound judgement.
- A results-driven independent contributor who thrives on achievement.
- Pay range is depending on experience.
What is Next?
Submit your resume to us today.
Learn more about us at: www.caspercompany.com
Casper Company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
