Accounts Payable Specialist

TransPerfect•San Juan, PR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TransPerfect is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support invoice entry, payment processing, expense reports, reconciliations, and vendor communications. The role handles recurring and invoice-based payments for suppliers, company operations, leases and loans, employees, and government agencies and taxation authorities. It also includes investigating payment issues, tracking late payments, coding bills to general ledger accounts, and maintaining documentation.

Requirements

Great attention to detail.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Problem-solving abilities.
Understanding of chart of accounts.
Superior written and spoken communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
One year of office experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with any accounting platform.

Responsibilities

Enter invoices accurately.
Resolve payment issues and answer payment questions from vendors and internal business managers.
Issue payments to suppliers.
Process recurring lease and loan payments according to the underlying documents.
Process recurring operations payments, including rent, phones, internet, and other services.
Process invoiced payments for irregular, non-linguistic vendor expenses.
Process payments for employee reimbursements and government agencies and taxation authorities.
Code bills according to general ledger accounts.
Perform vendor and company reconciliations.
Communicate with other departments, TransPerfect offices, and vendor accounts receivable departments to support an efficient accounts payable process.
Process expense reports submitted through Concur.
Immediately report service interruptions resulting from late or missing payments.
Track late payments, including vendor, bill date, due date, check date, late fee, and explanation.
Work collaboratively within the accounting department and foster teamwork.
Scan and upload documents to archives.
Notify vendors of payments.
Contact payees regarding payment issues.
Complete special projects assigned by management.