Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

AP Specialist Job Summary

Our Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for daily activities, with a focus to ensure the timely payment of vendor invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.

AP Specialist Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors and internal clients as needed to make sure payables are processed on time with accuracy and in accordance with company policies
• Assist in the continuous review of accounts payable procedures to identify areas for improvement
• Review and update documented department processes as needed
• Act as first point of contact to resolve emergencies or escalated issues
• Help the team understand and meet performance targets and goals
• Maintain positive vendor relationships by providing great customer service
• Maintain SOX controls, company policies and procedures
• Assist with month end activity, including but not limited to accruals
• Perform other duties as requested

AP Specialist Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with up to a 6% company match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Paid Holidays

Requirements

AP Specialist Skills and Abilities

• You execute all duties with follow-through ethically and professionally (Required)
• You have 2 - 5 years of accounts payable experience (A plus)
• You have an eagerness to learn, a high-performance work ethic, and a great sense of humor (Required)
• You have experience with SAP or similar and SOX (A plus)
• You have strong analytical skills (Required)
• You have technical knowledge of full cycle accounts payable best practices (Required)
• You maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters concerning the company (Required)
• You utilize strong time management and organizational skills (Required)
• You work well in a team environment (Required)
• You’re a problem solver (Required)
• You’re flexible, a master at juggling and prioritizing multiple deliverables (Required)
• You’re proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel or similar (Required)