Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Details HR Contact: Hope Brennan Hiring Manager: Chris Nagle Company / Benefits Overview: Canyon & Cascade (C&C) is a newly formed rail company bringing together more than 10 freight railroads and 500 employees across the Western United States. We provide transportation and logistics services to more than 200 customers and are building on a strong foundation of proven rail operations and service excellence. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization at an exciting point in its history and help shape the future of C&C. Your work will contribute to building a strong culture, delivering exceptional service to our customers, and creating a successful organization for years to come. At C&C, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great *benefits below: * Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth * Life Insurance * Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance * Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans * Employee Assistance Program * 401(k) Retirement Plan * On the Job Training * Paid Time Off * Tuition Reimbursement * And more! * Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement Job Summary: The person in this position performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting and accounts payable. Responsibilities: * Prepare invoices to be entered into an automated system; reviews invoices for accuracy and sending for electronic approvals * Process invoices in the Great Plains Accounting System * Process purchase order invoices and project invoices * Review reports and statements; respond to questions and requests for payment status * Contact vendors as needed; provide customer service to our vendors * Provide information for various tax filings * Communicate with other departments and regional personnel * Prepare and participate in internal and external audits * Maintain and keep vendor files up to date * Compile, audit, and report accounts payable data as necessary * Assist in the closing and auditing of monthly, quarterly, and yearly subsidiary general ledger accounts * Perform other accounting duties, as required REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Must be organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently * Strong personal computer skills, with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel and Great Plains or other accounting software Required Education and Credentials: * Associate's degree in business, finance, or accounting; or, equivalent work experience in accounts payable or accounting Employment Requirements: * Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review * May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening * Background screening including conflict of interest, criminal, and motor vehicle driving history Relocation: Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance available for this position. This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting. Canyon & Cascade and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.