Accounts Payable Specialist

Kelly Services is Hiring a Contract Accounts Payable Specialist in Beaumont, Texas. Overview : The Accounts Payable Specialist position is responsible for the processing and payment of invoices for several different entities and a number of ongoing responsibilities in accordance with standard accounting procedures under general supervision and guidance.

Daily responsibilities include preparation and maintenance of accounting reports, responsible for the monthly payables, maintaining accounts payable records, contract pay, preparation of audits and other related duties.

Job Duties : * Assist with day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

• Monitors accounts payable to ensure that payments are up to date; codes and inputs data (e.g., inventories, cash collections) for forwarding to the corporate office and inclusion in the company’s financial reports.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing payments; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation;

issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.* Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

• Management of vendor statements and vender account reconciliations; including timely receipt of any credits due from vendors.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Verify support for contractual items (Time, material, reimbursements, etc).

This includes comparing rates to contractual rates and mathematically tying support to invoiced quantities and amounts.* Researches and resolves vendor payment discrepancies and disputes.

• Partner with the Accounting team to complete general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and inquiries.* Monthly reporting on Accounts Payable volume and KPIs* Periodic status reports on open items, GR / IR, and payment blocks.
• Actively seek to reduce wastefulness of company resources while performing all job functions.* Always present a professional image to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.* Assists other Departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.
• Filing and scanning as necessary* Assist in maintaining A / P functional mailboxes to keep inbox current all items in their relevant folders* Perform other tasks as assignedSoftware : * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel required.
• Experience with SAP required* Experience with Concur preferred.Education : * High school diploma or equivalent required* Associate degree;
• or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school plus two (2) years or more of related experience and / or training;

or five (5) years or more of related experience and / or training.#CB#P1