Accounting Specialist III

About the role

Works within the Company’s computerized accounting system and working with vendor and internal contacts, resolves discrepancies between vendor invoices and Company purchase orders.

Manages workload to maintain a high rate of timely vendor payments.

Solves open items in a timely manner.

Participates in the execution of the weekly payment process.

Performs moderately complex general accounting support tasks in an accounts payable environment.

Participates in the research and analysis of open balances and, at direction of senior members of the AP team, enters correcting entries.

Summarizes accounting data from detailed accounting records.

Categorizes and calculates additional accounting information for reporting and audit purposes.

Compiles data and prepares a variety of routine and non-routine reports.

Responds to written and verbal inquiries from internal and external contacts.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Responsibilities

• Resolves discrepancies between vendor invoices and Company purchase orders.
• Manages workload to maintain a high rate of timely vendor payments.
• Solves open items in a timely manner.
• Executes the weekly payment process.
• Supports the accounts payable team by researching and analyzing open balances.
• Enters correcting entries based on senior team direction.
• Summarizes and categorizes accounting data for reporting and audit purposes.
• Prepares various routine and non-routine reports.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external contacts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of related work experience.

Basic knowledge of accounting principles.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Experience with basic accounting software.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Accounts Payable (AP) experience.

Discrepancy resolution skills.

Workload management.

Vendor and internal contact coordination.

Financial data summarization and categorization.

Report preparation and analysis.

Customer service and inquiry response.

Benefits

Health insurance.

Retirement plan.

Pay

$48,160 - 71,598

Schedule

Full-time