Accounts Payable Specialist
Major Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and process supplier/subcontractor invoices; perform 2-way/3-way matching and ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and holds; ensure adherence to internal controls, approvals, and documentation requirements.
- Act as primary contact for payment inquiries; coordinate with Procurement, Contracts, and Project Controls to resolve issues and align with subcontract terms.
- Prepare and validate invoices for payment; ensure completeness and approval prior to payment release.
- Accurately code invoices to project cost codes/WBS; maintain data accuracy to support cost reporting.
- Assist with accruals, reconciliations, and timely close of accounts payable balances.
- Maintain complete, auditable records; support internal and external audit requirements.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Requires a University Hire with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, 2-way matching, and payment cycles.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/SAP) and invoice validation workflows.
- Understanding of procurement and payment compliance requirements (e.g., approvals, tax documentation, audit support).
- Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry and documentation control.
- Experience coordinating with procurement, project teams, and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Familiarity with payment terms, retainage, and vendor setup requirements.
- Effective communication skills for vendor inquiries and internal issue resolution.
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