Account Payable Specialist

• Ensures timely and accurate processing and entry of vendor invoices 

• Ensure proper general ledger coding of payables 

• Process purchase order invoices by matching price and quantity on invoice to purchase order 

• Ensures timely and accurate processing of new vendor account 

• Ensures timely and accurate processing and handling of inquires in the AP mailbox 

• Issues requisition numbers for approved purchases 

• Resolves any discrepancies through communications with vendors 

• Receives and handles vendor calls on a regular basis.  

• Reconciles statements from vendors and research problems with invoices and receipts on a as need basis 

• Resolves all AP related audit request as assigned 

• Ensures timely completion of special projects 

Qualifications 

Education: 

• High School Diploma  

Work Experience: 

• 3 years of accounts payable processing experience 

• Microsoft Excel and Word experience/skills 

• Experience with SAP is preferred  

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) 

• none 

Language / Communication Skills: 

• Effective oral and written communication skills.  

• Must have the ability to communicate and disclose data in an accurate manner  

Job Dimensions 

External Relationships: customers and vendors  

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:  

• Completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of invoice and payment requisition processing and remittance on an established daily and monthly schedule.  

• Regularly sitting at a desk, using fingers to operate a computer key board, reaching for telephone or books with hands or arms, and talk or hear while on the phone or communicating with others.   

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) 

Organization Structure 

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: 

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills 

• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People 

• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively 

• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus 

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position 

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: 

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity 

• We communicate and keep each other informed 

• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team 

• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details 

• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes 

• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it 

• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.