Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

• The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for reviewing and processing invoices and purchase orders, reconciling discrepancies, maintaining financial records, and supporting the resolution of payment-related issues.
• This role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to manage data accurately using automated systems and financial software.

• Completion of a Technical or Vocational course of study or Associate s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate ideas both orally and in writing.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies, and procedures.

• Experience reviewing and processing invoices and purchase orders.
• Experience verifying and reconciling invoice discrepancies.
• Experience balancing accounts payable records.
• Experience using automated systems to input data and generate reports.
• Experience maintaining and updating financial databases.
• Experience resolving outstanding invoice and payment issues.
• Experience responding to internal and external customer inquiries.

• Review and process invoices and purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Verify, reconcile, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Balance and maintain accounts payable records.
• Input data into automated systems and generate financial reports.
• Prepare reports and gather supporting documentation as needed.
• Maintain and update databases, ensuring accuracy of records.
• Assist in resolving outstanding invoice and payment issues.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Escalate issues when necessary and exercise independent judgment.
• Compile simple financial and operational reports.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to determine when issues require escalation.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting.
• Experience in multiple areas of accounting.

• Associate s degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting preferred.