Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Requirements

• 1 year of Administrative experience or a combination of education and experience
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of logical statements and advanced mathematical calculations
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Charge appropriate expense accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; record entries
• Ensure required approvals and supporting documentation are posted according to the Delegation of Authority
• Schedule and submit payment journals for Checks, ACH, and Epayments
• Reconcile vendor payment journal transactions and settle vendor balances
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Ensure the completion of monthly tasks prior to the accounts payable lock deadline
• Be a willing contributor; step in and help your team as time and workload demand
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and payment schedules
• Maintain and clear vendor aging to ensure timely vendor payments
• Ensure vendor credits are applied or refunds are requested when applicable
• Support leadership by conducting basic reporting and analysis where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, a plus
• 2-3 years of hands-on accounting or accounts payable experience is a plus