What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist position at Ascendo Resources?
We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial transactions while fostering collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams. A successful candidate will possess experience with complete full cycle accounts payable processes, including invoicing, review, coding, approvals, data entry and filing.
Key Responsibilities
- Payment Processing: Process payments accurately and efficiently using checks, ACH, wires, and credit cards.
- Vendor Compliance: Produce and distribute annual vendor 1099s in alignment with federal guidelines.
- Transaction Management: Accurately record and document all financial transactions as directed, ensuring adherence to company protocols.
- Issue Resolution: Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in accounts, escalating issues to management when necessary.
- Account Monitoring: Continuously monitor accounts to ensure accuracy and promptly address any irregularities.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile credit card payables regularly to maintain accurate financial records.
- ERP Utilization: Use QuickBooks software for accounts payable processes and financial reporting.
- Team Collaboration: Maintain open and effective communication with teammates and management, contributing to a supportive and productive work environment.
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in accounts payable or related accounting roles.
- 5 years of experience as an AP subject matter.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with a preference for QuickBooks.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Intermediate Excel skills required.
Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.
Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
