Accounts Payable Specialist II - BOND

About the role

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine day-to-day operations related to the administration of accounts payable in accordance with applicable IDA policies and procedures. Area of responsibility is specifically around consultant services and travel reimbursement. Duties include reviewing and verifying expense reports or invoices and related documents, responding to vendor inquiries, and providing direction and guidance to employees, staff and consultants. This is a 2 year term position with the potential to become a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews expense reports, purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, check requests and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with IDA financial policies, procedures and contractual requirements.
• Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary.
• Codes, verifies and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers.
• Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, and serves as liaison between departments and vendors on the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.
• Monitors blanket purchase orders and periodically notifies departments of balances.