AP Specialist

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for day-to-day financial transactions including accounts payable, corporate credit card reconciliations, and various other transactional issues. The Accounts Payable Specialist must exercise discretion in executing essential functions and be able to work independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system
• Efficiently performs high volume data entry
• Prepares check requests, wire transfers, and ACH transactions
• Reconciles various accounts on a monthly basis, bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the Controller
• Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AP Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business, Accounting, Finance) considered an asset
• Proficient in computer use including Word, Excel and other Microsoft products
• Understanding of accounting principles and processes
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality and use discretion where needed

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; kneel; talk; or hear, and hand grip.
• The employee may frequently lift, pull or push and /or move more than 50 pounds.
• Frequently use copier, scanner, fax machine, phone, and computer equipment.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inside cold or heat weather conditions;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.