Accounts Payable Specialist

PS Logistics Shared Services•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate data to produce invoices and process checks. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented professional to help us properly maintain our vendor payable information. The Accounts Payable Specialist completes payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. We are seeking a candidate who can assign invoices to the proper cost centers, work with vendors to resolve past due invoices and reconcile monthly statements with vendors within the logistics industry.

Requirements

A successful Accounts Payable Specialist must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values.
They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone.
They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills.
A successful Accounts Payable Specialist must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Prior Experience with high volume Accounts Payable is useful but not required
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
Eye for detail, accuracy is imperative
Knowledge of general accounting principles
Able to meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook desired
Exemplary Attendance Record