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Accounts Payable Specialist

Competitive Edge Recruiting
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role involves analyzing accounts payable data, reconciling discrepancies, and working closely with vendors and internal departments to maintain efficient payment practices.

What you will do :

  • Process and review vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests for accuracy and compliance with company policies. This includes matching, coding, inputting, routing and releasing for payment.
  • Ensure timely payments to vendors while maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
  • Reconcile accounts payable discrepancies by investigating invoice and payment issues.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment-related queries and disputes.
  • Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging schedules and accruals, to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Assist in month-end closing activities, including AP account reconciliations, tracking recurring invoices and preparing journal entries for accrual of service billings and non-inventoried items.
  • Oversees year end processes such as 1099 and unclaimed property reporting.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing requested AP documentation and reports

What you must have :

  • 2 years of experience in accounts payable or related position.
  • 4-year degree or current coursework in Business, Accounting or Finance is preferred.
  • Experience in a high-volume accounting environment with working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and use of an integrated business system.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail are critical to this position.
  • This individual will need the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in the Fast-Paced environment .

    Positive, can-do attitude and be a cheer leader for the people, culture, company and products.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

    Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.

    CER is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. CER is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    Company Description

    Effective Approach to Recruitment

    Competitive Edge Recruiting is a Women-Owned & Emerging Small Business #6688.

    We created Competitive Edge Recruiting because we believe in a different way of recruiting. We are a boutique firm that performs like a nationwide firm, it reflects in how we impact the people and businesses we work with. We LISTEN to our clients as to what they really need.

    We are highly effective in our approach, which makes us stand out from most executive search firms. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with companies that value strong ethics, integrity, and a firm that listens. This provides solid opportunities for the talented individuals you are seeking and a seamless experience. We realize the importance of cost savings and time management, which we offer both in our recruitment process.

    Company Description

    Effective Approach to Recruitment Competitive Edge Recruiting is a Women-Owned & Emerging Small Business #6688. We created Competitive Edge Recruiting because we believe in a different way of recruiting. We are a boutique firm that performs like a nationwide firm, it reflects in how we impact the people and businesses we work with. We LISTEN to our clients as to what they really need. We are highly effective in our approach, which makes us stand out from most executive search firms. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with companies that value strong ethics, integrity, and a firm that listens. This provides solid opportunities for the talented individuals you are seeking and a seamless experience. We realize the importance of cost savings and time management, which we offer both in our recruitment process.

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