Accounts Payable Specialist

The Vincit Group • Chattanooga, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records of assigned operating companies. This individual is responsible for working with Vincit Group’s business analysts to ensure accurate financial reporting of assigned operating company. He or she will ensure accounts payable transactions are processed in a timely manner so as not to interfere with assigned member companies’ regular business operations. This individual may also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One to two years of previous accounting or related experience.
• Strong customer service focus, social/interpersonal skills, and active listening skills.
• Previous experience running payroll using automated time and attendance software.
• Ability to address concerns and communicate clearly and efficiently.
• Ability to excel in a fast paced environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate Degree in Business Management or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two years of experience working in a midsized company’s accounting department completing accounts payable tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office, experience generating accounts payable reports.
• Experience with Sage X3 or equivalent accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Create and enter invoices for accounts payable into Sage X3 and write appropriate checks.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
• Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions for assigned operating company to ensure that company’s finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
• Resolve any billing issues with the applicable individuals.
• Generate reports as needed to show trends, current statistics, and other data.
• Communicate with customers/vendors to resolve any billing issues.
• Completes special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED