Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate substantial understanding of job requirements and apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks within accounts payable.
• Review and process invoices and purchase orders.
• Verify and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Balance accounts payable records.
• Use automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects, and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare reports and gather credit and/or other supporting documentation for reference.
• Maintain databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data, as well as formatting and generating reports.
• Assist in resolving outstanding invoice problems to resolve payment issues.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Place calls or send messages to those with unresolved issues as needed.

• Basic knowledge of GAAP.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, and 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.

• Completion of a Technical or Vocational course of study or an associate s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
• Two years of experience in accounts payable and working in Microsoft Office. Ability to read, understand, and communicate ideas orally and in writing.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting with 2 years of accounting experience in multiple areas of accounting.