Account Payable Specialist at Builders FirstSource: 100% Remote (Irving, TX)

Title: AP Specialist

Location: Irving United States

Job Description:

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Provides a high level of customer service by resolving any and all exceptions or escalation issues that enter into the Accounts Payable Dept.

Remote/work from home opportunity. However, the selected candidate must be available to attend in person meetings and training onsite as needed.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accurate & Timely data entry of vendor invoices and credits
  • Processes PO and Non-PO invoices
  • Where applicable, perform Statement Reconciliations & Open Receiver Resolution
  • Where applicable, perform PO Exception reconciliation
  • Ensure that all customer emails/calls are followed up on in a timely manner
  • Meets/Maintains Department SLA for acceptable processing volume
  • Meets/Maintains Department SLA for acceptable quality standards
  • Other duties as assigned by management This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting/Finance related experience preferred.
  • Must possess strong customer service skills.
  • Working knowledge of general bookkeeping or accounting practices
  • Experience with one or more accounting software packages and/or ERPs- SAP experience a plus.

COMPETENCIES

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to type minimum 25 words per minute
  • Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage, and apply to practical situations

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Job Details

Job Family: ACTFIN

Job Function: FLSA Non-Exempt

Pay Type: Hourly

Employment Indicator: Corporate

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