Accounts Payable Specialist

JMA Wireless•Syracuse, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Specialist - Accounts Payable is responsible for providing effective, efficient, and accurate financial transactions. This position will report directly to the Accounts Payable Manager and is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that JMA finances are accurate and up to date to allow suppliers to be paid within established time limits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred and/or Associates Degree with combination of relevant work experience in Accounts Payable.
Must be able to work independently as well as thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.
Must have the ability to approach situations with a problem solving methodology.
Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, Access and Outlook).
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Information collection and management skills.
Problem identification and resolutions skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a background in manufacturing, telecommunications or similar industry.
Additional preference given for familiarity with manufacturing or ERP systems and data entry and/or collection from such systems (SAP, MediusFlow, Concur etc.).

Responsibilities

Ensuring imaging of invoice and supporting documents is timely and accurately performed.
Enters invoices into system after validating that the invoice, receiving report and purchase order properly match.
Proposes GL account and cost centers by analyzing invoice or purchase order text.
Resolves pricing discrepancies between supplier invoice and JMA purchase order by working with the Purchasing department.
Resolves quantity discrepancies between supplier invoice and JMA receiving report by working with the Receiving department.
Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and ensures credit is received for outstanding discrepancies.
Reconciles supplier accounts by verifying monthly statements and internal receiving documents.
Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment and calculating/validating sales tax.
Assists in the monthly financial statement closing process by preparing assigned reports or providing documentation as directed by the Director of Accounting As necessary.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement and work with other teams to implement and monitor new processes and procedures which reflect any changes to the business.
Other duties as assigned.