Accounts Payable Specialist 2

About the role

Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled through processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Accurately track all invoices, payments, and other relevant financial information and ensure it is correctly entered into the accounting system.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly and correct any discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status.
• Keep track of payment deadlines and follow up with vendors to ensure payments have been received.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure all invoices are authorized for payment.
• Compare purchase orders to invoices to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify expenses are charged to the correct account, general ledger, and cost center.
• Provide support documentation for annual audits, month-end, and year-end close.
• Support other projects or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum of three years' experience working in an accounts payable environment, preferably in the construction industry.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.