Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Pompano Beach, FL

1d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for performing daily A/P functions, ensuring the accuracy of bills, coding, and payment processing. This full-cycle accounts payable role involves entering invoices into the system, processing payments, cutting checks, and maintaining vendor records. You will review all invoices for proper documentation and approval, prioritize them according to cash discount potential, and handle check requests. Additionally, you will audit and process credit card bills, match invoices to checks, and manage 1099 maintenance. Responding to vendor inquiries, reconciling vendor statements, and assisting in month-end closing activities are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Accounts payable and invoice processing expertise.
Experience with purchase orders and SAP or a large ERP system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, and Microsoft Word.
Strong understanding of three-way matching and general ledger coding.
Vendor management and accounts receivable knowledge.
Associate's degree or comparable college credit with 2+ years related experience in A/P.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling high volume AP, processing 500+ invoices per week.
SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily A/P functions including receiving bills, confirming accuracy, coding, payables entry, and payment.
Execute full cycle accounts payable tasks, from invoice entry to check cutting and vendor record maintenance.
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Process 3 way match (Vendor Invoice, P.O., Receipt or Receiving Documents) to ensure all correct information before processing payment.
Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
Handle check requests and audit credit card bills.
Match invoices to checks, obtain signatures, and distribute checks accordingly.
Manage 1099 maintenance and respond to all vendor inquiries.
Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
Assist in month-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations related to accounts payable.
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.