Accounts Payable Specialist

This position is classified as full-time, salaried, exempt. The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 based on qualifications and location.

Job Description:

• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Prioritizes invoices according to payment terms.
• Processes check requests.
• Audits and processes credit card bills.
• Reviews and processes expense reports daily to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Ensures expense reports are processed accurately and within the critical processing deadlines.
• Resolves any expense report discrepancies or issues.
• Communicates any expense report discrepancies, such as missing receipts, unmatched charges, and any other unapproved charges.
• Matches invoices to checks, obtain required signatures for checks, and distribute checks accordingly.
• 1099 maintenance.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconciles vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
• Assists in month end closing.
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Conducts routine audit of financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Complies with all accounting/finance related policies and procedures and establishes proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred
• Minimum 4 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• 2 years of general accounting experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Deltek Vision experience a plus.
• Must have a strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Detail oriented and reliable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, research and resolution, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.