Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and processing accounts payable transactions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving discrepancies. You will assist with month-end closing and financial reporting while maintaining organized and up-to-date accounts payable files. Collaboration with other departments is essential to ensure timely and accurate payment processing, and you will provide support for audits and other financial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable files.
• Collaborate with other departments for timely and accurate payment processing.
• Provide support for audits and financial reviews.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Experience with accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Understanding of prepaid bills and capitalizing versus expensing payments.
• Ability to perform reconciliation and three-way matching.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable.
• Associate degree in accounting, business, communications, or related field.

Work Environment

The work environment is characterized by a strong sense of camaraderie and community spirit. Employees enjoy coming to work each day and perform their duties with enthusiasm and confidence. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with some flexibility based on the department's needs.