Finance - Specialist, Accounts Payable

Performs a variety of Accounts Payable functions including coding, posting, and balancing data to the Accounts Payable Ledger. Reviews and verifies transactions to ensure consistency and accuracy of documents for compliance with A / P policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Matches goods and services invoices to PO lines. Compiles and prepares specialized reports for metric reporting, creates A / P cash requirements report for selected vendors and prints vendor checks for invoice payments. Position interacts with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

35% Provides leadership in assisting internal and external customers with resolving concerns. Researches and communicates discrepancies found with junior staff or external customers for timely resolution. Also, provides training to junior staff relative to General Ledger coding and policies. Knowledge of accounting processes, policies and systems is critical for success in this function.

35% Monitors the accuracy of the subsidiary ledgers to ensure balances are accurately reflected in the General Ledger. Works with Budget team to analyze data and identify reclassifying journal entries needed in the General Ledger and coordinates necessary corrections in the subsidiary ledger with junior staff.

30% Strengthens departmental effectiveness through cross-training, documentation of procedures and assistance in coordination of audit responses. Provides support for the daily operations of the department and works closely with the team, providing guidance in the absence of the Supervisor. Mentors entry level team members.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level : High School Diploma

Experience : 3 years accounts payable experience

In Lieu of Education

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data., Advanced

Proficient data base user interface and query software (i.e., Microsoft Access, SQL, Yardi)., Proficient

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications., Proficient

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal., Advanced

• Talteam Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.