Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health of our company in working with the Finance Manager, overseeing the accounts payable functions. Your responsibilities will revolve around accurately processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining positive vendor relations. You'll need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy to excel in this role.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Efficiently and accurately process a high volume of invoices, verifying details, coding expenses to the appropriate accounts, and obtaining necessary approvals.

· Coordinate and execute payments to vendors, ensuring adherence to payment terms, discounts, and company policies while managing cash flow effectively.

· Regularly reconcile accounts payable transactions, verifying balances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Foster positive relationships with vendors, responding to inquiries, resolving payment issues, and maintaining accurate vendor records.

· Assist in preparing and analyzing expense reports, providing insights into spending patterns and cost-saving opportunities.

· Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining proper documentation and records for audit purposes.

· Identify areas for process enhancement, recommend and implement improvements to streamline the accounts payable process.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

· Associates degree in a business or financial-related field or; Three (3) to five (5) years working experience in accounts payable; or any acceptable combination of training/experience.

· Interpersonal and communication skills

· Computer skills with a knowledge of common bookkeeping and spreadsheet programs

· Written, verbal and interpersonal skills including teamwork with other employees

· Organizational skills and attention to detail

· Strong analytical skills, career driven, and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

· Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel. Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central 365 a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26