Accounts Payable Specialist II

Job description The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing accounts payable and accurately submitting invoices for payment. Employment in this position requires a flexible schedule and a commitment to a diverse working environment. Our ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working with a team of peers and adheres to strict deadlines. Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:
• Processing vendor payments against existing contracts and cost accruals
• Verifying vendor statements and validating cost accruals
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain productivity with multiple distractions
• Flexible enough to adjust to daily needs even if it varies from the planned daily activity.
• Ability to make reasonable decisions based on key business details
• Monthly reconciliation of statements to vendor accounts
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Effectively communicate with domestic and foreign suppliers, shipping companies, railroads, warehouses, and vendor partners
• Respond to vendor questions timely and with professionalism and positivity
• Effectively able to work independently and as a team
• The drive and desire to “own” a process
• Ambitious and detail oriented SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS:

• Solid Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Entry level understanding of the accounting cycle, account classifications, debits and credits.
• Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills, speaks clearly and well in positive or negative situations.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions to meet organizational objectives in a legal, moral and ethical manner.
• Initiative – Works well independently; displays readiness to undertake or instigate projects on his or her own.
• Planning/organizing – Detail oriented and able to prioritize and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.
• Problem solving – The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Quality management – The individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality through systems and processes, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Safety and security – Actively promote and personally observes safety and security procedures; uses technology, intellectual property, equipment and materials properly. EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related experience preferred.
• Entry Level accounting experience.#hc264840