Accounts Payable Specialist

Marine Spill Response Corporation - Herndon, VA

Full-time

Remote - Herndon, VA

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Accounts Payable Specialist at MSRC plays a crucial role in the corporate finance team, supporting the accounts payable process for the organization's nationwide operations. This position involves handling day-to-day accounts payable tasks, ensuring accurate data entry, and addressing inquiries from employees and vendors. The role is hybrid, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and reports directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice and expense processing, and multiple methods of payment processing.
• Perform timely and accurate data entry into accounting systems (MSRC uses Great Plains and Avidxchange (Ariett) systems for invoices and expense reports).
• Assist with employee and vendor inquiries, system set-up, and problem resolution, including research and verification processes.
• Review key fields on invoice and expense transactions submitted by region/division personnel for completion and accuracy.
• Perform weekly and monthly review processes, including rent/lease payment review, checkrun process, and discrepancy reviews.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in business, accounting or finance a plus.
• Minimum of three years of accounts payable or general accounting experience with demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.