Accounts Payable Specialist

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Argen Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team. If you thrive in a fast- paced and dynamic environment, and want to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, then explore our career opportunities and get to know Argen.

About Us

Argen is a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. Founded as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has evolved into a dynamic, technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions. Argen continues to invest in innovative product improvement initiatives through its Quality Management System to provide our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading excellent service. Argen's products are FDA regulated and ISO certified.

About the Opportunity

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all incoming shipments of materials and products are processed accurately and in adherence to Argen's processes. Duties include receiving, inspecting, and recording incoming shipments and checking contents against the original purchase order.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Ensures the timely and accurate posting of accounts payable invoices and timely and accurate processing of checks in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Submits vendor credit applications.
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files.
• Assists accounting department as necessary.
• Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
• Processes invoices into computer system.
• Processes check requests.
• Analyzes invoices received for propriety, accuracy, and authorization.
• Inputs invoices into Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable system, verifies batches and files information and reviews document invoices for use tax.
• Communicates with vendors and resolves questions or discrepancies.
• Assists with month-end reconciliation/closing.
• Determines 1099 status of vendors, maintain records and complete forms.
• Obtains and maintains tax-withholding forms (W-9) on all vendors and record their federal identification number in the accounting software.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Processes, applies, and tracks credit card payments.
• Prepares spreadsheets and reports as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• High School diploma required, Associate's degree preferred, and 2-3 years Accounts Payable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies, and SOP's.
• Experience and knowledge of accounting practices and office procedures required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must have strong computer skills (Excel: Pivot Tables and Charts/ Advanced Formulas, MSWord: Professional Documentation/ Proficient Writing Skills, etc.).
• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and completing on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

Our Awesome Benefits!

Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:

• Health Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!

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