Accounts Payable Specialist
AP Professionals
Description
AP Professionals has partnered with a local company to find an Accounts Payable Specialist. The ideal candidate in this role is a self starter with 2 years of accounts payable experience.
Responsibilities
- Handle various accounts payable tasks, including data entry of vendor invoices.
- Manage payables for multiple sites and vendors, ensuring all payment deadlines are met.
- Process high volumes of invoices through 2-way matching with purchase orders for payment.
- Review all invoices to ensure appropriate documentation and approval before payment.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate documentation according to company policies and accepted accounting practices.
- Communicate with suppliers, vendors, finance and accounting staff, and other departments within the company.
- Assist with other finance-related projects as needed.
- Support other roles within the Finance and Accounting department.
Education
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- At least 2 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume capacity.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite, Doc-u-peak) a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and efficiently with vendors and customers.
- Skilled in problem-solving, multitasking, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, while demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.