What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Verigent?
Job Title: AP Specialist
Location: Wallingford, CT
Position Type: 6 month contract-to-hire
Pay Range: $27-30/hr. (negotiable based on experience)
Summary:
This role involves managing a high volume of full-cycle accounts payable processes efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate will ensure timely payments to vendors and subcontractors while maintaining excellent relationships with internal departments and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately review and process all invoices and vendor information.
- Ensure timely and precise entry of transactions into Emque accounting software.
- Emque experience is a plus.
- Assist with Vendor Statement Reconciliation.
- Prepare and execute check runs.
- Reconcile statement balances to ensure accuracy.
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries, resolving discrepancies through thorough research.
- Set high standards for customer service and lead by example.
- Perform tasks under limited supervision.
- Handle light receptionist duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Strong customer service skills with acute attention to detail.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Capable of identifying and researching necessary information independently.
- Experience in the construction or similar industry is a plus.
- Experience working with retainage for subcontractors is a plus.
Salary : $27 - $30