A/P Specialist
About The Position
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company. Responsibilities: Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records. Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies. Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed. Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions. Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash. Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Accounts Payable Experience: 1 year minimum preferred
- Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs
- Must be able to learn other accounting software systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Nice To Haves
- Business or Accounting degree preferred
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Receives and verifies expense reports
- Reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records
- Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies
- Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment
- Identifies discount opportunities
- Issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed
- Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions
- Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash
- Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices
- Other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
