Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job :

• # Positions: 1
• Job Location:
  
  US-TN-Chattanooga
• Telecommute:
  Location-Specific Position
• FT/PT:
  Full-Time
• Category:
  Finance | Accounting

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world s premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger s Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market.

With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger s vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Accounts Payable Specialist who understands the unique factors involved in processing accounts payable for one of more of our business units and demonstrates knowledge and experience in accounting, using independence and judgement to recognize and resolve problems. An ideal candidate will be able to apply their strong excel skills and analytical thinking to improve the AP company s procedures and process flows.

This candidate should be very detail oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate full ownership of their work.

The Accounts Payable Specialist IV checks and verifies cost accounting, account payable records, prepares invoices and vouchers, types, files, posts ledger and general journal entries, and/or balances accounts payable and accounts receivable records. Uses office-automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries. May reconcile difficult accounts. May maintain a complete and systematic set of transactions in a specific phase of accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable using accounting software and other programs. Entering all AP and cash receipts with backup for invoices.
• Reconciling accounts and process adjustments.
• Working with internal personnel and vendors to reconcile discrepancies, match, review, and verify invoices to purchase orders/receiving reports following established procedures for processing receipt.
• Code invoices per expense accounts and forward for approval.
• Prepare, balance and process weekly check runs for multiple companies. Promptly research and resolve problems/queries with inside buyers and vendors.
• Research past payments for administration or auditors.
• File check copies.
• Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems.
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting.
• Comply with national and local financial regulations.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Minimum 2 years of experience:
  Proven working experience in Accounts Payable.
• Associate s degree in accounting or equivalent training, education and experience beyond high school required.

• Strong working knowledge of general accounting, finance and bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational ability required to handle multiple priorities and unexpected interruptions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent customer service ability.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiencies must include Microsoft Office, including Excel, and accounting software.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Superb time management skills and detail orientation.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal and written.
• Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines, establish priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Must be a self-starter…