Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: New Orleans

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Elmwood, Louisiana. This is a short-term contract to permanent position within the wholesale distribution industry, offering an excellent opportunity for growth. In this role, you will play a key part in managing accounts payable functions, including processing and reconciling invoices, handling expense reports, and supporting audits.

Responsibilities:

- Manage administrative tasks and clerical duties for the Accounts Payable and Finance departments.

- Ensure daily operations are completed accurately and efficiently, adhering to company policies.

- Provide exceptional customer service to internal teams and business partners.

- Support both internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation.

- Open, sort, and distribute incoming departmental mail.

- Organize and maintain records by sorting, logging, photocopying, and filing invoices, checks, and related documents.

- Verify and process checks for mailing, including handling urgent requests.

- Assist with special projects as assigned to support departmental goals.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and financial teams.

- Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including coding invoices, ACH transactions, and check runs.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

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