Accounts Payable Specialist- Temporary

Del Monte Foods•Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

This position will be responsible the verification, validation and auditing of invoices and supporting documentation to ensure all is properly supported and in accordance with Accounts Payable controls and procedures in our Shared Service Operation. Additionally, this role will participate in projects related to process or system improvements and implementations. This role will also be assisting with leadership in the preparation of reports and monthly reconciliations. This role will also ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, in lieu of degree will consider a combination of education and 4 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated subject matter knowledge in accounts payable
Excellent communication skills in English - including written, spoken, and comprehension of English.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Well organized and able to multi-task.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must be a team player.
Must have a strong work ethic.
Professional and friendly.
Must be dependable and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, Coupa, ReadSoft, and Esker systems is preferred.
At least 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
Previous experience in a Shared Service Environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review a high volume of invoices and supporting documents for the company, adhering to Del Monte s key controls at all times.
Address purchase order and receiver discrepancies.
Corresponds or communicates with internal stakeholders when necessary to resolve invoice processing issues
Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
Maintain good relationships with vendors and business owners.
Support organizational/operational projects.
Contribute to metrics and reporting.
Interaction with internal stakeholders, vendor managers, financial communication partners, business partners.
Support with transactional work (reports, queries, etc.).
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Assist in the monthly review of Accounts Payable aging reports and taking appropriate action on invoices needing resolution.
Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
Assist in month-end and quarterly close with critical tasks that must be completed timely.