Accounts Payable Specialist

Essential Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing
• Code and enter invoice into accounting system
• Maintain vendor set up and records as needed
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and communicate/correct discrepancies
• Review daily mail
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Assist in month end close activities such as company credit card statement receipt matching, invoice posting to deadline and liaise with 3rd party accountants to resolve issues and chase up missing invoices and information
• Assist with accounting related projects as assigned

Technical Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to perform mathematical computations (percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) quickly and accurately

Minimum Education/Experience

• High school diploma required, college courses in Accounting preferred
• Two (2) years large company Accounts Payable experience required
• Experience/knowledge of using an Accounting ERP preferred (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAGE, R365)