What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Transactions Specialist position at Lakeside HR Group?
Company Overview
Lakeside HR Group is a leading recruitment firm specializing in finance and accounting roles. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients, providing top-notch talent acquisition solutions.
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Associate will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of our clients. As a detail-oriented professional, you will be responsible for managing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals, and maintaining compliance with company financial processes. Your expertise in three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) and reconciliation skills will ensure timely payments and accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Lakeside HR Group is a leading recruitment firm specializing in finance and accounting roles. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients, providing top-notch talent acquisition solutions.
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Associate will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of our clients. As a detail-oriented professional, you will be responsible for managing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals, and maintaining compliance with company financial processes. Your expertise in three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) and reconciliation skills will ensure timely payments and accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoicing & Accuracy: Process and enter approved invoices into the ERP system, perform three-way matching, and review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and taxability.
- Vendor Communication: Respond to vendor inquiries professionally, coordinate with internal teams for approvals, and assist with new vendor setups.
- Financial Reconciliation: Reconcile AP trade and accrued receipts, prepare month-end reports, clear old receipts, and manually record miscellaneous invoices as needed.
- System Management: Maintain a paperless workflow, ensure accurate batch transfers between ERP systems, support system integrations/upgrades, and assist with audits while maintaining compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Associate Degree (preferred) with at least two years of accounts payable experience - manufacturing experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft File Explorer.
- Infor XA PowerLink or Sage MAS 500 experience is a plus.
- Excellent attendance & punctuality.
- Proficient with 10-key data entry.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
