Accounts Payable Specialist
About The Position
The Accounting Specialist plays an important role in supporting the financial heartbeat of the organization. This dynamic position calls for someone who can anticipate needs, think critically, and approach challenges with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit, along with a genuine enthusiasm for building strong working relationships across the business. In this role, the Accounting Specialist will partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve Accounts Payable matters thoughtfully and efficiently, ensuring accuracy while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness.This is an on-site position reporting to the Staff Accountant.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with vendors.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Accounting preferred.
- 1-3 years in of progressive accounting experience.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Business Central a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Tracks budget expenses
- Analyzes information
- Vendor Relationships
- Data Entry
- Keeps track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements etc.
- Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
- Performs daily follow-up on accounts payable communications and issues requiring special or urgent attention.
- Pays vendors by scheduling and preparing checks/electronic payments; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos
- Maintains historical records
- Pays employees by verifying expense reports
- Responds to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
- Prepares analyses of accounts and produces monthly reports
- Assists in reconciling vendor invoices
- Collaborates with the Finance Team to continue to improve the payment process
- Assists Staff Accountant as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Collaborates cross functionally with other departments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
