What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP/AR Specialist position at Forte & Tablada?
Summary
The AP/AR specialist performs a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. The specialist will support accurate and timely financial recordkeeping, month-end procedures, all while maintaining effective communication with team members, vendors, clients and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
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Assist with monthly invoice creation and distribute invoices to project managers for updates and approvals.
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Respond daily to emails and questions received in our accounts receivable and payable inboxes.
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Update client records in Vantagepoint to ensure we have the appropriate accounting contact along with invoicing instructions.
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Assist with monthly monitoring and follow up on outstanding A/R balances.
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Support project managers and clients with billing questions and issues.
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Help with month end reporting and statements.
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Support monthly close process for general ledger
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Support external audit process
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Preparation of reports to support annual tax filings
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Support collections process
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Additional general support for the Financial Controls Team
Requirements
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Knowledge of general accounting principles.
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; meeting deadlines is crucial.
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Ability to think critically and be a problem solver.
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Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.
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Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (strongly preferred)