COMPANY OVERVIEW

ECSI is a full service communications contractor specializing in engineering, integration, and support for low voltage systems. We can install products by hundreds of manufacturers and have access to the latest and best product lines. Since 1997 ECSI has provided integrated technology solutions to organizations small and large across the Midwest. We are a proven industry leader having worked with regional organizations such as Allina Health and AMC Theatres to major multinational corporations including Delta Airlines and Mayo Health Systems. We are a partially employee owned company and affiliated with Hunt Electric Corporation. This position is eligible for our fantastic company benefits, including:

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 100% Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time Away
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match and Profit Sharing Contribution
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities

If you are passionate, want to learn a life long career, love what you do and hold yourself to a standard of excellence, we want to hear from you. We are continually seeking individuals who are passionate about low voltage electrical industry who want to contribute to our company growth. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The accounts payable specialist is responsible for the payment of goods and services purchased by the organization. This role also serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services.

• Enters vendor invoices into accounting system through use of company issued purchase orders and subcontracts on a timely basis with high degree of accuracy.
• Processes periodic payments to vendors to ensure that all payments maximize discounts available and are made within terms.
• Issue and ensure approval of manual check requests.
• Monitor, process and reconcile company credit card transactions for multiple accounts.
• Reconciles vendor statements to accounting system to verify all liabilities are properly recorded.
• Creates digital image files for all invoices and properly routes invoices through the accounting system to obtain appropriate approvals of purchases made.
• Works with vendor contacts and our purchasing department to identify and resolve any disputed invoices or errors in billing.
• Understands sales tax rules and regulations for multiple states and jurisdictions and properly records the company’s liability for sales and use tax.
• Works both independently and as a member of the accounting and finance team to meet department reporting goals and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate or vocational degree preferred.
• Two to four years’ previous accounting or related experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers both verbally and in written correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines accurately while maintaining a proactive and positive attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
• Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.
• This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.