Job Description
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Set up new vendors into accounting software and ensure proper documentation is filed in the network drive (including determining 1099 status and collecting appropriate tax forms)
- Assign appropriate general ledger and department coding to invoices
- Enter invoices into accounting software in a timely manner
- Ensure invoices are approved and properly documented in the network drive
- Prepare weekly and ad hoc payment support files
- Process checks, ACH’s, and wire transfers in accounting system and submit to treasury
- Send out ACH and wire payment vouchers to vendors
- Attach payment confirmations to all documentation in the network drive
- Organize and maintain the accounts payable inbox
- Assist vendors and internal team with questions and determine acceptable solutions to accounts payable issues
- Prepare monthly vendor reconciliations to ensure accurate account balances
- Reconcile corporate p-cards monthly
- Prepare reviews of month close supporting documents to ensure completeness
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
- Assist AP Manager in preparation and processing of annual tax forms (1099, 1096)
- Assist AP Manager with process improvements
- Assist AP Manager with policies and procedures updates
REQUIREMENTS
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Outlook and Excel skills
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with NetSuite highly desired
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Able to be discreet with confidential/sensitive information
- Able to work on multiple projects and entities with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping to deadlines
- A team player
- Strong work ethic
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field a plus
- Minimum 2 years of relevant accounts payable experience