Accounts Payable Specialist

New River Electrical is looking for a qualified Accounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) with a desire to work in the construction industry. As the AP Specialist, you will support the accounting function and their projects.

The AP Specialist is primarily responsible for accurately and timely review of invoices and issuance of payments to vendors, employees and customers in compliance with company policies and procedures. The AP Specialist is responsible for receiving, processing and verifying invoices related to accounts payable. This is a full-time position and reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor

• Review and analyze invoices for appropriate documentation, approval, coding, and taxable status.
• Process high volume of invoices in timely manner.
• Employee expense auditing and processing.
• Scanning documents for record retention.
• Monitor and maintain Accounts Payable emails and organize to appropriate folders.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Collect vendor W-9 forms and perform TIN matching.
• Communicate with relevant vendors to process invoicing or payment inquiries.
• Post invoices and credit notes, while ensuring accurate data entry in the system.
• Attach correct documentation to invoices received.
• Respond to external and internal questions by email and phone.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong preference for experience in an administrative position where processing payments was required, prior accounts payable experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize day-to-day administrative functions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proficient in ERP accounting systems, Vista preferred.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Travel is not anticipated with this role.