Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Pompano Beach, FL

51d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to perform daily A/P functions, including receiving and verifying bills for accuracy, coding, and processing payments. This role involves full-cycle accounts payable tasks such as entering invoices into the system, processing payments, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accepted accounting practices. The specialist will also be responsible for performing 3-way matching, prioritizing invoices, auditing credit card bills, handling 1099 maintenance, and assisting with month-end closing tasks.

Requirements

Strong accounts payable and invoice processing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic functions, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
Experience with high volume accounts payable (750-1000 invoices per week).
Knowledge of 3-way matching (Vendor Invoice, P.O., Receipt).
Vendor management and reconciliation skills.
Data entry and general ledger knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or comparable college credit with 2+ years related experience in accounts payable.
Experience with SAP or similar large ERP systems is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Experience handling 500+ invoices per week is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform daily accounts payable functions including receiving, verifying, coding, and processing payments.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable tasks from invoice entry to payment processing.
Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Conduct 3-way matching of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receipts before processing payments.
Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
Process check requests and audit credit card bills.
Match invoices to checks, obtain necessary signatures, and distribute checks.
Maintain vendor tax form 1099 records.
Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
Research and correct discrepancies.
Assist in month-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations related to accounts payable.
Maintain thorough and accurate files and documentation.