ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Job Purpose

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and will provide direct support for processing various types of accounts payable transactions with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable invoices to ensure that transactions are processed accurately and that vendors are paid timely.
• Enter invoices for a specific set of entities.
• Provide customer service for specific entities.
• Receive and reconcile invoices to purchase orders.
• Obtain appropriate approval for payment of invoices received that do not have a purchase order number.
• Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate coding and timely processing of invoices, including imports from other programs.
• Manage the departmental mailbox
• Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are scanned and saved with appropriate naming convention for posting by the Corporate AP Manager.
• Responsible for vendor correspondence.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Required Qualifications