Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Posted 1/20/2025

G & C Food Distributors

Syracuse, NY 13209

United States

Category Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: AP Specialist

Company Introduction: G&C Food Distributors is a re-distributor of refrigerated, frozen, and dry food. We store and deliver more than 4,000 food items to meet the needs of our customers across 27 states and 28 states internationally. In recent years, G&C Foods has grown to be one of the most respected redistributors in the United States. We are rapidly expanding all areas of our organization. Do you know someone who loves fast-paced, competitive environments? If that person is you, then our Selector position may be a good fit for you!

Location:Syracuse, NY

Pay:$24.00-$27.00

Schedule:Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Job Summary:

The accounts payable specialist supports the finance department through a variety of administrative and accounting based activities. They are responsible for processing all vendor invoices for payment in a timely and accurate manner, analyzing and resolving problems with vendors. The AP Specialist will perform 3-way match with vendor invoices and follow through with any discrepancies and build relationships with the purchasing team and vendor contacts, as well as with the transportation team and outside carriers.

Essential Functions:

Perform 3-way match with vendor/supplier Product invoices. reconcile differences between purchase orders and invoices, input and process for payment
Obtain appropriate approvals on Non-product invoices, review for accuracy, code to appropriate GL account, input and process invoices for payment.
Process freight invoices for payment ensuring appropriate approvals are received. Reconcile freight billbacks to customers as needed.
Verify invoices and support documentation is properly scanned & electronically filed.
Manage vendor accounts and relationships, reconcile vendor/supplier statements and resolve outstanding issues.
Respond to all vendor/supplier inquiries.
Assist finance team in completion of tasks as requested.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Associate Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
2+ years office experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented
Excellent time management skills
Excellent customer service skills both over the phone as well as in person
Conflict resolution experience preferred
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Experience with Enterprise based software a plus

Benefits:

EMPLOYEE HOT DEALS! Everyone's favorite benefit is purchasing all kinds of food for crazy cheap prizes!
Excellent Benefits including medical insurance as low as $17.66/week, Vision, Dental, 401k, company-paid life
Potential for annual associate bonuses of up to an additional 3 weeks' pay
Onsite gym/wellness center
Flexibility with scheduling needs
Cookouts
Holiday turkey and ham
Opportunity for advancement throughout the company
Open door policy
Annual Flu Clinic and so much more!

Contact/Application Information:

If you're interested, please apply through Indeed. If you have any questions, you can email . Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you!