Accounts Payable Specialist

Harvard Resource Solutions is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide support in Birmingham, MI. You will assist a growing, innovative property development company in paying vendors and subcontractors on time and accurately.

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time. In office daily. Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 3-month contract. Possibility of extending longer.

Requirements of the Accounts Payable Specialist

• Associate s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, nice to have.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, which includes performing accounts payable activities.
• Able to process payment runs, reconcile statements and provide support for vendors.
• Hospitality or restaurant accounting experience required.
• Experience supporting multiple locations, properties, or business entities helpful.
• 2 years of experience with Restaurant 365 (R365) accounting software experience would be a major plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and an Accounting or ERP System.

Duties of the Accounts Payable Specialist

• Responsible for ensuring that invoices are accurately processed and paid in a timely manner across multiple locations and business entities.
• Process and accurately classify invoices in the accounting software.
• Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger account and business entity.
• Review invoices to ensure they have been properly approved by the appropriate property or location.
• Prepare vendor payments by utilizing discount opportunities, verifying federal , and scheduling payment runs.
• Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, and payment discrepancies and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Calculate and report applicable sales tax requirements based on paid invoices.
• Investigate discrepancies and work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as needed.

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