Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote​/Telecommute

Job Description :

Pay Range: $24.64hr - $27.64hr

• The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting daily departmental operations, ensuring the accuracy of subsidiary ledgers, mentoring junior staff, and assisting internal and external customers with resolving discrepancies.
• The role requires strong knowledge of accounting processes, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate audit responses and training activities.

• High school diploma.
• 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

• Experience researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience analyzing data for reclassifying journal entries.
• Experience supporting audit coordination.
• Experience mentoring entry-level team members.

• Provide leadership in assisting internal and external customers with resolving concerns.
• Research and communicate discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Train junior staff on General Ledger coding and policies.
• Monitor the accuracy of subsidiary ledgers to ensure balances are reflected correctly in the General Ledger.
• Work with the Budget team to analyze data and identify necessary journal entries.
• Coordinate corrections in the subsidiary ledger with junior staff.
• Strengthen departmental effectiveness through cross-training and documentation.
• Assist with audit responses and daily operations.
• Provide guidance to the team in the absence of the supervisor.
• Mentor entry-level team members.

• Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with database user interfaces and query software (e.g., Microsoft Access, SQL, Yardi).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High school diploma required.
• Additional experience required if no bachelor's degree is completed.