Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Spanish Broadcasting System is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team for the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. The ideal candidate will have a background in Accounts Payable, great organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the CFO and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic and growing media company.

Responsibilities

• Process checks requests and expense reports on a regular basis.
• Process Purchase Order requests.
• Accounts payable, invoices, and data entry.
• Ensure prompt payments of utilities, rent, leases, and other recurring charges to avoid late fees.
• Run the Accounts Payable aging report on a weekly basis to determine which invoices are due for payment and verify old invoices for possible duplication.
• Development and maintenance of Excel spreadsheets.
• Ensure imaging of invoice supporting documents is timely and accurately performed.
• Assist with audit support, as necessary.
• Assist in streamlining the accounts payable process.
• Handle expense reports.
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Maintain a large number of vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Address and respond to vendor and staff inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities are those most important or most frequently performed duties. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience with accounts payable or general accounting.
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills; Concur experience a plus.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytic abilities.

Physical Requirements

Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.