Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager within the Finance division. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the effective and efficient processing of purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, including review for proper approval, department coding, and accurate supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure timely payments, eliminate credit issues, and provide full vendor support regarding outstanding and credit invoices.
• Handle payment distribution and scan documents for record retention.
• Resolve inquiries at both the organizational and vendor levels.
• Maintain an accurate and organized filing system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general accounting functions, typically acquired through completion of high school plus further training such as an Associate Accounting degree, technical or business school, or on-the-job training.
• Approximately two to three years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain a variety of internal and external working relationships.
• Analytical skills necessary to gather, interpret, and verify the accuracy of data.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, or similar conditions.