Accounts Payable Specialist Opportunity!

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing team. This role involves performing daily accounts payable functions, including receiving bills, confirming accuracy, coding, payables entry, and payment processing. You will be responsible for handling the full cycle of accounts payable processes, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily A/P functions including receiving bills, confirming accuracy, coding, payables entry, and payment processing.
• Handle full cycle accounts payable, from invoice entry to payment processing and vendor record maintenance.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Process 3-way match (Vendor Invoice, P.O., Receipt or Receiving Documents) to ensure all information is correct before processing payment.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Process check requests.
• Audit and process credit card bills.
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all necessary signatures, and distribute checks accordingly.
• Maintain 1099 vendor tax forms.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and correct discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations related to accounts payable.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree or comparable college credit with 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience in the field of accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with high volume AP (750-1000 transactions per week, experience with 500+ per week preferred).