Accounts Payable Specialist

SummaryContributes to the overall excellence of the Finance and Accounting team. Works directly with vendors and individuals across the organization on questions and requests.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential duties and responsibilities include the following(other duties may be assigned as necessary):Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.Maintains the general ledger.Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.Conducts weekly payment process including checks, ach, record transfers, wires and virtual cards.Administers month-end closing and year-end closing tasks, including accrual calculations and reporting, as related to job function.Provides support for other accounts payable staff to manage workload and share responsibilities.Verifies vendor statements by researching missing invoices and payments and answering vendor inquiries about payment status.Conducts other invoice processing, including proper GL coding, allocations, and obtaining approvals.Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.Consistently represents the company in a professional manner.Maintains effective working relationship and cooperates with all personnel in the Company.Adheres to the Company’s compliance requirements as stated in the policy and procedure manual and all other related policies.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.