Onsite Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary The Accounts payable specialist performs crucial job duties that ensure vendors are paid for services and products rendered. The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews and processes invoices, answers vendor inquiries, reconciles vendor statements. Essential Functions / Key Deliverables Assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests. Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges. Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices. Reconcile statements and payment records. Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors. Analyzing workflow processes. Enter and upload invoices into SAP system. Create and manage weekly Accounts Payable run in SAP. Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts. Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records. Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues. Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors. Ensure payment credits are applied correctly. Assist with month end closing. Assist with audits. Track and pay sales and use tax. Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. Knowledge / Skills / Experience Associate degree in accounting or a combination of equivalent education and / or experience. 4+ years Accounts Payable experience with knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures. Expert-Level knowledge of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) is crucial, and experience with word processing tools is essential for generating and writing reports for record-keeping and presentations. Knowledge of and experience with SAP would be a significant plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to Detail & Analysis skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.