Accounts Payable Specialist-Jacksonville Florida

We are a fast growing auto dealership seeking an individual who is well organized, pays attention to detail and has a flair with numbers to fill our Full-time Accounts Payable/Accounting Clerk position. Experience preferred but willing to train the right individual. Primary duties will be posting Accounts Payable, keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and a variety of accounting/bookkeeping tasks as assigned by the Controller and Office Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Constantly update job knowledge

Skills

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Payable clerk or Accounts Receivable clerk
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Well organized
• High school degree
• Associate’s degree or relevant certification is a plus