Accounts Payable Specialist

$41,600 - $49,920/Yr

Central Amusement International Inc. - Luna Park In Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY - Boonton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Boonton, NJ

About the position

The Accounts Payable Specialist at Central Amusement International Inc. is responsible for managing the company's expenses, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments for the amusement parks and food and beverage operations. This role requires collaboration with internal departments to analyze financial data, maintain vendor accounts, and support audit requests while adhering to accounting best practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data
• Receive, process, verify, and reconcile invoices
• Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to department procedures
• Prepare and distribute payments in a timely manner
• Reconcile credit card statements and T&E expenses
• Review and code expenses to the appropriate account
• Establish and maintain vendor accounts including payment procedures and managing account balances
• Resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies
• Respond to vendor account inquiries in a timely manner
• Issue purchase order amendments and stop payments according to department procedures
• Reconcile AP aging trial balance with the general ledger
• Assist in month-end closing procedures
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Support audit requests
• Keep informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting
• Maintain professional knowledge up to date by participating in courses and educational opportunities
• Perform other duties expected of the Accounts Payable Specialist position and assist in all other critical needs of the Company as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 3+ years' experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist
• Proficiency in Accounting software, such as SAGE 100 ERP a plus
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable principles, GAAP standards, and industry regulations
• 2-3 years of experience in account reconciliation
• Strong mathematical skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Strong teamwork and process improvement skills
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Life insurance