Accounts Payable Specialist

Avispa Technology•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$40 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading medical institution is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the School of Medicine. The successful candidate will coordinate and process purchase orders, invoices, check requests, and reimbursements for the Dean’s Office.

Requirements

2 years of experience in accounting operations or administrative analysis.
BA/BS with a major in a related field.
Knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures.
Excellent Excel skills.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and current hands-on experience with fund accounting and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that expenses are in compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.
Verifies that all the appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are in place prior to processing the transactions.
Manage accurate general ledger coding of all A/P transactions s/he processes.
Review, verify, prepare, and process invoices and check reimbursement requests.
Communicate with vendors and internal customers and respond to inquiries.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
Provide both internal as well as external customer services in an effectual and cost-effective manner.