Accounts Payable Specialist

J. Banks Design Group is committed to being an industry leader driven by excellence in interior design. We exceed Client expectations, provide top quality products and services, challenge our Employees with opportunities, and apply our resources to the betterment of our community.

We are currently looking for a high energy, self-motivated experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. J. Banks Design is an award-winning design firm of over 55 associates working globally in both the residential and hospitality sectors.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, be able to effectively manage multiple initiatives, and be open to providing and receiving feedback to our team. If you have these skills and meet or exceed our qualifications below, we would love to meet you! Please submit your cover letter and resume (all are required for your application to be considered) and tell us what makes you an exceptional candidate.

This full time position will provide subject matter expertise in our AP operations, resolve any discrepancies and analyze vendor accounts to ensure accurate payments are paid timely.

The AP specialist is responsible for:

• Process accurately and timely accounts payable transactions.
• Review invoices, receipts, employee expenses, and proformas for appropriate documentation, and ensure required approvals are met.
• Support the month end close process by running required reports and ensuring items balance to GL.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with 1099 year-end process
• Assist with maintaining compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Scan invoices and save in vendor files on shared drive
• Call vendors with credit card information to make payments
• Request and review vendor statements for open invoices
• Additional duties as requested

Requirements include:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable or related accounting function preferred.
• Extensive knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge/experience with Epicor or similar ERP software system.
• Ability to effectively present information to others.
• Ability to collect data, to establish facts, and to draw valid conclusions for routine transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives.
• J. Banks Design offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees, including 401k and Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. The Company will pay approximately 75% of the employee cost of Medical, Dental, and Vision, as well as 100% of Long-Term Disability, and Life policy equal to $15,000. Supplemental Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance is available. In addition, all full-time employees accrue Paid Time Off based on years of service.

Ability to Commute:

• Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hilton Head Island, SC 29926: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• General ledger accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Vendor management: 2 years (Preferred)
• GAAP: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (Required)

Work Location: In person