What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Industrial Air Center INC?
Industrial Air Centers is seeking a talented AP Specialist to join their team in Jeffersonville, IN!
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the management of a company’s financial obligations to its vendors and suppliers. This includes processing vendor invoices, making payments, and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Monitor the company’s A/P and identify overdue accounts
- Contact vendors regarding payment status/details & review account statements.
- Resolve vendor issues and complaints concerning invoices
- Submit regular reports on the status of aging accounts and any open vendor credits
- Monitors and research problems with the AP Aging
- Monitor/Research/Adjust vendor debits and credits
- Support Internal/External audits
- Process vendor payments in accounting software
- Assist in Month-end closing procedures as needed
- Assist with Cash and AP Projections as needed
- Create and post journal entries
- Perform account validations
- Prepare and complete monthly Balance Sheet
- Reconciliations
- Support administration, monitoring, & compliance of company credit card program
OTHER DUTIES:
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Assist with general office duties as required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's Degree in Accounting or related experience
- 2 years clerical experience
- Knowledge of ability to use PC's and related software (for accounting, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)
- Ability to readily interface with all areas of the company and outside contacts, while maintaining confidentiality on sensitive issues
- Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- High degree of self-motivation and independent decision making