What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Savvy Staffing Solutions, LLC?
Savvy Staffing has a great hybrid ***3 in/ 2 remote*** Temp Position: Account Payable Specialist in the Back Bay area!
Pay: $30.00-$32.00/HR
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices accurately and in a timely manner, resolving discrepancies, responding to vendor and employee inquiries, and supporting accounts payable projects. This role also assists in general ledger entry review and ensures compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable Processing
- Match and batch invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
- Process employee reimbursements and corporate card expenses
- Review invoices for accuracy, including payment terms and sales tax discrepancies
- Ensure proper coding to balance sheet and expense accounts, including cost center and branch allocations
- Obtain appropriate approvals prior to payment
- Adhere to internal policies and audit requirements (including SOX compliance)
- Maintain vendor records and invoice documentation
- Process and maintain 1099 reporting information
- Prepare and execute weekly and ad hoc payment runs
- Ensure timely upload of accounts payable data into the general ledger
2. Issue Resolution and Support
- Research and resolve vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Respond to employee inquiries across departments
- Identify and escalate discrepancies or process issues as needed
3. Projects and Continuous Improvement
- Support accounts payable initiatives and process improvement efforts
- Assist with special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of accounts payable experience
- Experience within financial services or banking environment preferred
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving ability
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods to meet deadlines
Core Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32