Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Part-Time Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43,800.00 To $61,200.00 Annually

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to Accounting Department personnel. Maintains accounting document files, including daily work and accounts payable. Prints accounts payable checks (including ACH processing) and inserts them into appropriate envelopes for mailing. Assists accounting personnel as requested.

Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: GLBA(Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation DD (Truth in Savings Act) Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd Frank Act), Elder Abuse Laws, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

• Verifies that all Invoices have the required approval and documentation before paying.
• Pays invoices in a timely manner.
• Prints and distributes of checks/ACH processing.
• Maintains the accuracy of Vendor Information.
• Responsible for the accuracy of 1099 filing.
• Maintains files, including filing of accounts payable documentation and other miscellaneous filings.
• Types a variety of documents, reports and records.
• Prepares and sends letters to Vendors regarding stale dated checks.
• Prepares escheatment of accounts payable checks to the state.
• Prints daily accounts payable checks and inserts checks and invoices into envelopes for mailing (including ACH processing).
• Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving (or properly referring) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Works with various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Works with external and internal auditors as necessary providing schedules, analysis and answering questions as necessary.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the Company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

• High School Diploma and at least 2+ years of related experience and/or training. Work related experience must consist of a general accounting background. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related.
• Knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, and Company accounting policies and procedures.
• Basic skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation, mainframe computer system, word processing, typing and spreadsheet software programs to meet the needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical…