Accounts Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALISTCaribbean Food Delights (CFD), a privately owned & operated company, is the leading manufacturer of Jamaican Style Patties: beef, chicken and vegetable. This state-of-the-art facility is SQF certified. We are looking for/seeking a motivated, results-driven, Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing a company's financial obligations to vendors by accurately processing invoices, verifying purchase orders, reconciling discrepancies, preparing payments, and maintaining detailed records to ensure timely and correct payments to suppliers, while also monitoring expenses and optimizing cash flow.Key Responsibilities:Process invoices daily, carefully reviewing all pertinent information (purchase orders, receipts, reports, packing slips, etc.) to verify information, prior to the issue of payment.Contact vendors to resolve invoice issues, request missing information, or negotiate payment terms.Process monthly commissions for CFD Brokers, making applicable deductions.Prepare check runs weekly for CFD and RCB.Reconcile, on a regular basis, vendor accounts payable balances to ensure accuracy and identify potential issues.Investigate and reconcile any unknown deductions and file claims with our customers and vendors.Reconcile inter-company accounts as required.Generate and analyze reports on accounts payable activity, including aging reports and outstanding balances.Review and analyze all credit cards to ensure accuracy.Maintain accurate and organized invoices, purchase orders, and payment records.Monitor daily accounts payable mail (electronically and regular mail).Maintain relevant accounting files and records, consistently.Perform any other related duties for Caribbean Food Delights and the related companies as assigned and unilaterally determined by Caribbean Food Delights. QUALIFICATIONS:Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalentWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Sage, MAS500 or equivalentMinimum three (3) years related work experienceStrong math, analytical and data entry skillsAbility to operate standard office equipment – computer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, multi-line telephone system, etc. Salary range $60K-$68K  + benefits. EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their “disability” or “protected veteran status.” Please fax resume to: 845-398-3001 or e-mail. No phone calls, no relocation offer, must be eligible to work in the USA.