Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you detail oriented, have a passion for problem-solving, and organized?

At Benson, we are hiring team members for our like-minded intelligent accounting team. The Benson Accounting Team uses analytical skills to ensure we provide the best customer service. While customer service is one of our priorities, our top priority is Benson team members’ success, goals, and work-life balance.

Benson provides all team members with a cutting-edge office experience. We have a unique office environment that provides all team members with inspiring meeting rooms, two themed break rooms (ESPN and HGTV), an indoor courtyard, on-site fitness facility, Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine (at no cost to you), and self-service food market.  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:  

• Generous PTO package PLUS an annual paid company-wide holiday break shutdown from Christmas Eve to after New Year’s Day
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• On-site fitness facility
• Volunteer program to earn up to 16 hours of additional PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Voluntary Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Health Saving Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Accident & Critical Illness Plans

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About Benson  

Benson is a national leading Centralized Marketing Platform providing various marketing products and services within the multi-family industry.  Our corporate office is located in Alpharetta, GA within a modern-style 110,000 square foot facility.  

What Makes Us Different?  

The Benson Integrated Marketing System is delivered to property operators and marketing executives through four proprietary components:

• Online Smart Stores
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Dedicated Customer Experience Teams
• Analytics

Benson’s superior capabilities include award-winning products and services in the following categories:

• Promotional Products
• Customized Apparel
• Print Services
• Signage including Permanent and Temporary Structures
• Creative Design Services

The best part? We produce the products in our facility to ship directly to our clients!  

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for handling the day-to-day inquires between internal and external customers/ vendors regarding accounts payable.  This position works closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to resolve any issues that surface within the Accounts Payable area including the preparation of monthly financial statements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable invoices and purchasing card statements.
• Verify invoice accuracy and completeness, and research discrepancies.
• Actively monitors A/P inbox daily which includes printing vendor invoices, responding to vendor inquiries.
• Perform the monthly vendor statement reconciliations.
• Prepares bill batches for assigned Visa and AMEX statements.
• Handles weekly bank draft schedule to ensure all bills are entered for expenses on auto-draft.
• Prepare the bi-weekly check run files for A/P Supervisor’s review.
• Set up new vendors within the system as requested.
• Assists with monthly closings.
• Assists in various accounting projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience

Work Experience Required:   

• 3 - 5 years of Accounts Payable experience

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES:

• Accounting knowledge, especially as it related to accounts payable
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Technologically savvy with knowledge of Accounting Software; knowledge of EFI PACE is a plus
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Resourceful with excellent time management and prioritizing skills
• Strong organization skills, analytical thinking ability and attention to details
• Very strong customer service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financials
• Capable of very high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to meet company's high-quality control standards 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Working at computer and sitting for long periods of time.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.