Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist

SBM Management•Sacramento, CA

13d•$70,000 - $71,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist will support and coordinate AP Technicians training, review and approve daily accounts payable processing and support escalations to work through resolution with manager and procurement teams.

Requirements

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2 – 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
Complete understanding of GAAP

Nice To Haves

Cost accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from Manager
Analyzes major accounts and prepare monthly vendor reconciliations.
Review and approves assigned AP Technicians Timesheets for accurate time reporting and payroll processing
Develop and implement record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to processing payments and other accounts payable activities.
Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies and suggest appropriate corrective procedures to AP Manager and Procurement teams.
Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public
Assist in coordinating with Manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as needed
Assist in answering accounts payable inquiries and follow up
Maintains harmony among staff and helps coordinate/lead team discussions.
Provide excellent customer service and follow through with minimal supervision.
Assists in training and developing high performing teams.
Works with Manager to solution any discrepancies or complaints.