Accounting Specialist III - Expense Accounts Payable

Responsibilities Job Summary: ARE YOU INTO THE DETAILS? H-E-B Accounting Partners love numbers. As a Specialist III, you'll research and process a myriad of transactions, help Acctg Finance Specialists I and II learn more, and share your expertise by assisting in inter-department training. Once eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. "Partner-owned" means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... passion for working with customers? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... knowledge of accounting principles? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive for accuracy? completing work on time? We are looking for: - 3 years of accounting experience - attention to detail; organization and time management skills Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: • Accounting / Financial Functions: Applies appropriate level accounting skills; follows H-E-B-documented and appropriate procedures and internal control framework Handles Accounts Receivable (AR) billing, including but not limited to creating billing records, applying payments, monitoring balances and resolving issues, collections, reviewing payment terms, etc. Ensures controls are maintained in managing cash collection processes Performs processes to support control of the Vendor Master Ensures processes for employee reimbursement and ad hoc payment requests are completed and handled in accordance with company policy Performs check write process and / or vendor maintenance Processes / researches Center Store and Pharmacy inventories Resolves discrepancies and reconciles Accounts Payable invoices Communicates with suppliers / brokers / stores, and internal / external customers Communicates experience to Acctg Finance Specialists I and II; assists in training them on more complex transactions • Research / Auditing: Researches / processes more complex adjustments Researches / resolves more complex supplier, broker, and customer requests Deal Analysis: Audits deals to contribute individual production results (goals: vendor recoveries, number of deals audited) Researches exceptions to ensure accurate inventory results The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: of experience in accounting - a related field - Experience in H-E-B Operations (Store - Plants - Warehouses) - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 10-key by touch - Working knowledge of general accounting principles - Working knowledge of MS Office and H-E-B systems (FOCUS, TSO, IMS, STRP, CMIS, etc.) - Computer skills - Time-management skills - Verbal / written communication and presentation skills - Problem-solving skills - Organization skills; detail-oriented - Ability to meet deadlines - Adaptability to changing priorities - Education: or equivalent - Licenses/Certifications: Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment Use arms / hands in repetitive motion during the day Demonstrate visual acuity for working with spreadsheets and detailed documents Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 5/1/2016