What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at GSI?
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: North Fort Lauderdale
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a vital role in our Finance team, managing the full cycle of accounts payable operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of all vendor payments. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Processing
- Process and manage the complete accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment
- Review, validate, and match purchase orders with corresponding invoices
- Code invoices accurately to appropriate GL accounts, departments, and subsidiaries
- Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
- Assist with month-end closing procedures and 1099 processing
- Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve account discrepancies
- Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries and relationship management
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
- Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Process vendor payments according to company payment terms and policies
- Create and maintain detailed financial reports and spreadsheets
- Support audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and documentation
Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2 years of progressive accounts payable experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Demonstrated experience with purchase order matching and invoice processing
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Superior verbal and written communication abilities
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
