Accounts Payable Specialist

SUMMARY: To process and document daily accounts payable transactions and prepare and distribute regular accounts payable reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Processing accounts payable using accounting software, Microsoft Great Plains (GP) and other programs

• Coding invoices, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

• Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors via phone or email

• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices

• Processes payments via check and credit card, including mailing payments to vendors.

• Reconciles various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards

• Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.

• Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports.

• Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures and according to terms of payments

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A high school degree or equivalent is required. Some previous bookkeeping experience is highly desirable. Ability to make mathematical calculations.

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