Are you ready to jumpstart your career in the bustling world of finance? Join Fox Powersports Grand Rapids as a Full-Time Accounts Payable Specialist, where recent graduates like you can thrive in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. This onsite role allows you to collaborate with a passionate team, diving into real-world financial challenges while honing your skills in a customer-centric environment. You'll experience firsthand the excitement of contributing to a high-performance culture and building relationships with fellow professionals.

Here, your hunger for knowledge will be met with opportunities for growth as you tackle diverse tasks and develop your problem-solving capabilities. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Step into an adventure with Fox Powersports, based right in the heart of Grand Rapids, and elevate your career to new heights in a fun and dynamic workplace!

A little about Fox Powersports Grand Rapids

As a Top 150 Dealer Group, we are dedicated to bringing both our employees and customers only the best experience. The vision of Fox Motors is working together moving people throughout life and our primary focus as a Fox Family is finding ways to give back to our employees, community, and customers as a team. We have a passion to see our team develop and grow with Fox University that provides development programs for sales, technicians, and management.

What would you do as an Accounts Payable specialist

As a Full-Time Accounts Payable Specialist at Fox Powersports Grand Rapids, your day-to-day expectations will be both engaging and rewarding. You'll kick off your mornings by processing invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment while collaborating with various departments to resolve discrepancies. Expect to maintain organized records and assist with month-end closing activities, allowing you to develop critical financial skills.

Your role will involve utilizing financial software, so be prepared to learn and adapt quickly. Daily communication with vendors and internal teams will sharpen your customer-centric approach, fostering invaluable relationships. Your typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday, providing a structured environment that allows for personal and professional growth.

In this pivotal position, you can expect to contribute meaningfully to our mission while navigating the dynamic world of accounts payable.

What matters most

To excel as a Full-Time Accounts Payable Specialist at Fox Powersports Grand Rapids, you'll need a specific set of skills and a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in accounting software is essential, as you'll be performing key accounting and reporting duties, particularly within the accounting close process. Strong organizational skills will be crucial for recording journal entries accurately and efficiently.

Your role will involve conducting financial analysis and account reconciliations, so analytical skills are a must. You should be comfortable applying accounting policies and procedures to your tasks, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you'll need the ability to conduct thorough research and resolve discrepancies through system queries and investigations.

Effective communication will be vital as you analyze and interpret variances, providing insights to your manager during the month-end close process. Embrace these challenges to thrive in this exciting role!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Process and enter vendor invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors while maintaining compliance with company policies.
• Address vendor inquiries by researching accounts and providing clear resolutions.
• Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to verify purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Perform three-way matching to ensure invoice accuracy and proper documentation.
• Reconcile accounts to ensure financial records are up-to-date and error-free.
• Utilize software tools, including Microsoft Excel and accounting software, to streamline accounts payable processes.
• Conduct check runs and ensures proper coding of invoices.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable function.
• Support the consolidation of administrative functions across multiple branches.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Ability to perform three-way matching and reconcile accounts effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.
• Capability to handle high volumes of data entry with accuracy.

Join our team today!

If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck!