Air Wisconsin

Accounts Payable Specialist

United States full-time Entry Salary not listed
full-time Entry level Finance & Accounting Curated
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About the role

Job Functions:

Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.

Applies standard concepts, practices, and procedures within accounts payable function adapting to changes in guidelines and applies exceptions when authorized.

Verifies, researches problems, and ensures timely and authorized payment of invoices and payment requests, including invoices that need immediate processing and approval.

Codes invoices and maintains spreadsheets to monitor expenses according to the corporate chart of accounts, special instructions, or circumstances.

Collaborates with other departments to take advantage of early payment discounts and to avoid late payment penalties and processing daily payments.

Processes expense reports through analysis of information, validates input, approval flow and audit compliance.

Analyzes vendor account reconciliations, research and resolves any outstanding issues.

Partners with vendors, stations, employees, and other departments, on accounts payable issues, documenting procedures for non-routine vendors and processes.

Gathers and reports statistical information monthly relating to landings, passengers, freight, and mail.

Advises and trains departments on invoice and expense report coding, approval requirements and procedures as needed.

Required Competencies:
High degree of professionalism and ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Judgment and initiative necessary to determine priorities to meet various deadlines and accuracy of invoices. Must suggest/implement new policies and procedures to improve internal control and efficiency of banking and Accounts Payable systems.
Education & Experience:
Required:

One year experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

Ability to perform a volume of numerical detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.

NetSuite experience is highly desired

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred:

Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Problem solving

Analytical Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

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Interview prep

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Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Accounts Payable Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Air Wisconsin?
  3. Which of Accounting, Excel and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Excel and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Accounts Payable Specialist role at Air Wisconsin. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].

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