Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Introduction :

The world's leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist .

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will process vendor invoices in the Accounts Payable system. Functions may include data entry, review of invoices for approval, maintaining new vendors The Accounts Payable Specialist will be required to courteously and effectively communicate with field, headquarters and vendor personnel by email and telephone.

G4S is a security provider for the United States government, fortune 500 companies, nuclear power plants, oil and gas companies, airport, ports, banks, hospitals, factories, warehouses, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.

As a full time employee of G4S, you will be entitled to the following benefits :

Major Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

401K

Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development

As an employee you will also be able to participate in the Promote Me! Community. Promote Me! is available to interested current employees as a way to express interest in further advancement, as well as gain information and encourage professional development.

Further, as a current employee you will be eligible to participate in large group rates for the following benefits :

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

Whole Life Insurance

Individual Short-Term Disability

Pre-Paid Legal Services

Identity Theft Services

Pet Insurance

In addition, G4S provides benefits that are automatically available to all full or part-time employees, whether you enroll in a G4S insurance plan or not.

And with no premiums to pay!

RxCut Pharmacy Discount Program

Doctor on Demand

Qualsight LASIK Savings

Perks at Work : G4S Employee Discount Program

Alliant Credit Union

Purchasing Power

Active & Fit : G4S Fitness Center Membership

FinFit : Financial Wellness Program

DailyPay : Access your pay when you need it

G4S offers job security, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States and internationally.

Role Responsibility :

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

Audit invoices; ensure proper coding of account and vendor information; ensure appropriate levels of approval for the amount of the expenditure

Data entry; navigate PeopleSoft data entry screens; review for accuracy

Communicate with vendors and field sites; communicate with vendors regarding W-9 and invoice information; respond to vendor and field site payment inquiries

Sort all incoming mail from field offices and post office

Research and support of other departments as needed

The Ideal Candidate :

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

Must possess a minimum of 6 months of experience working in an Accounts Payable or comparable department

Must have verifiable experience working in a team environment

Skills Required

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office

Effective oral and written communication skills

Active listening skills

Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively

Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Attention to detail

Other

Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by state, if higher

Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States

Must be able to be flexible and learn quickly in regard to technology and new processes and procedures

Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law

Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment : Office

Major activity : Working on PC while sitting

Physical efforts to carry out job duties : Limited, to include some standing, bending, limited stretching and reaching.