Accounts Payable Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our financial records. Your responsibilities will include: Computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to maintain accurate financial records. Applying knowledge of chart of accounts and expense coding to ensure precise posting to the general ledger. Verifying the accuracy of numbers, calculations, and postings related to business transactions entered by other team members. Reviewing invoices for discount opportunities, analyzing late fees, and taking necessary actions. Reviewing vendor statements to ensure balances are current and reconciled. Identifying Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment opportunities through programs such as WEX ADP or bank drafts (ACH).
Requirements
- Successful completion of a criminal background check meeting agency standards.
- Some relevant experience in Accounts Payable.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting terminology and procedures.
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to maintain accurate financial records.
- Applying knowledge of chart of accounts and expense coding to ensure precise posting to the general ledger.
- Verifying the accuracy of numbers, calculations, and postings related to business transactions entered by other team members.
- Reviewing invoices for discount opportunities, analyzing late fees, and taking necessary actions.
- Reviewing vendor statements to ensure balances are current and reconciled.
- Identifying Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment opportunities through programs such as WEX ADP or bank drafts (ACH).
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Flex Spending
- Vision and Dental offered
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match
- 40% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
- Valuable job training with growth potential
- Discount on personal cell phone plans
- Local community discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
