Temp-perm AP Specialist

LBMC Staffing Solutions•Brentwood, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client in Brentwood, TN has an immediate need for a Temp-perm AP Specialist. With strong performance, this position will convert to a role with employee benefits after approximately four months as a temporary employee. The AP Specialist reports to the AP Supervisor.

Requirements

Associates degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
Previous Accounts Payable experience
PC proficiency including AP software, Excel and Outlook
Above average skills in 10-key and data entry

Nice To Haves

Pleasant demeanor and customer service focus
Verbal and written communication skills
Organizational and planning skills
Problem analysis and problem solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Confidentiality
Stays focused on work

Responsibilities

Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
Notifies Accounts Payable Supervisor about ongoing AP issues with managers or vendors, or any invoices that appear suspicious or incorrect
Review vendor statements and contacts vendors to resolve unpaid invoices
Route and verify that all invoices are properly approved.
Organize and upload all vendor invoices into AP software
Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Maintains vendors and other AP data fields in the ERP system
Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Maintains historical records and filing documents.
Reviews vendor invoices to determine if use tax needs to be accrued.
Tracks and submits business license renewal documentation and payments for all locations
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.