Accounts Payable Specialist I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes invoices and PO's
• Verifies and reconciles invoice discrepancies
• Balances accounts payable records
• Uses automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries
• Prepares reports and gathers credit and/or other supporting documentation for reference
• Maintains databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data as well as formatting and generating reports
• Aids in resolving outstanding invoice problems to resolve payment issues
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers
• May place calls or send messages to those with unresolved issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of GAAP
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies and procedures
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, databases
• Good planning, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to determine when to escalate issues
• Ability to compile simple reports
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion

Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience

• Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study or associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or Finance (with a minimum of four (4) years of professional related experience in accounts payable and working in Microsoft Office)
• Two (2) years of experience in accounts payable and working in Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2 years of accounting experience in multiple areas of accounting (preferred)

Essential Capabilities And Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities to perform the job successfully