Accounts Payable Clerk Pittsburgh, PA

Entry Level Accounts Payable Opportunity

Exciting entry level accounts payable opportunity available with a large corporation located in Pittsburgh!

The accounts payable specialist will be responsible for:

• Reviewing & processing invoices for payment by entering the amounts, quantities, dates and other pertinent invoice data into the company's ERP platform
• Coding invoices and expenses to the proper general ledger accounts; correct any incorrect coding
• Verifying that the invoice matches the purchase orders and requests for payment, research & resolve any discrepancies
• Reviewing & processing vouchers, garnishments and other check requests
• Verifying check amounts and preparing general ledger entries prior to check runs
• Reviewing internal purchase orders and check requests for accuracy and that proper approvals have been obtained
• Assisting with check runs by ensuring the payment information is accurate and current
• Maintaining vendor files to ensure accurate billing information and documentation has been received and is on file
• Reviewing account statements and follow up on any missing invoices or discrepancies to the statement compared
• Answering vendor inquiries regarding payment information (payment status, amount, invoices paid, payment method, etc.)

Main requirement; to be considered for the accounts payable specialist you must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business.

Other requirements for the AP specialist include:

• Strong attention to detail is required
• Strong communication skills are required (both oral and written)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including writing and modifying formulas and utilizing pivot tables

The company is willing to teach entry level accountants so long as you have the interest in learning and meet the requirements listed in this job description.

The hours for this AP specialist are normal business hours, Monday thru Friday, 40 hours per week. The ideal schedule would be 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8am-5pm.

The accounts payable specialist role will be an onsite position initially. Training will be conducted onsite. Once the AP specialist is trained and onboarded, there may be a possibility for the accounts payable specialist to a hybrid schedule which would consist of 2 days per week from home and 3 days per week in the office.

The duration for this accounts payable specialist is expected to last a minimum of 3 months. If this is a good match for you and this organization, the expectation is that this will become a full-time position in the future. Becoming a full-time employee will be based on performance and reliability.