Accounts Payable Specialist II

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DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8 (a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the Dawson "Ohana", you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits programs, please visit www.dawson8a.com

Basic Function: Accountable for processing invoices for payment, Supports Process Flow Improvements, and other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
  
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  
• Charges expenses to accounts by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
  
• Pays vendors by preparing checks and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation.
  
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
  
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
  
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
  
• Maintains historical records by filing documents electronically.
  
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.
  
• Responding to inquiries from vendors and PM's regarding invoices.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skills:

• Attention to detail.
  
• Ability to Prioritize and Organize.
  
• Knowledge of a Chart of Accounts.
  
• Ability to function as a team player.
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of Accounts Payable Manager
  
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
  
• Maintains vendor relationships.
  
• Proficient in MS Excel including V-look ups and pivot tables and Outlook skills.
  
• Data entry skills
  
• General math skills
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications: Experience working in Accounts Payable of at least 7+ years. Experience working in an ERP system with a high-volume environment for either a large company or a division of a large company that uses multiple bank accounts and cost centers. Knowledge of Costpoint software is highly desirable. Government contracting experience is a plus.

Working Conditions: On-site Mon-Fri Office environment.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.