Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team in Shreveport, Louisiana. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while advancing your career in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing accounts payable processes and ensuring compliance with company policies. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity.

Responsibilities :

• Handle administrative and clerical tasks to support the Accounts Payable and Finance Department.
• Perform daily financial processes with accuracy and timeliness, adhering to company policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal business partners.
• Assist with both internal and external audits as needed.
• Manage incoming mail by sorting, opening, and distributing it within the department.
• Organize and maintain records, including sorting, logging, photocopying, and filing invoices and checks.
• Verify and process checks, including coordinating expedited handling when required.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with both technical and financial teams.
• Knowledge of accounts payable functions, including account coding, invoice processing, ACH transactions, and check runs.