Account Payable Specialist - Full Time

Essential Duties

• Responsible for working with a high volume of invoices, interacting with vendors and other departments
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and Journals (non-PO's)
• Respond to all vendor inquires
• Ensure processing of invoice within discount terms
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Assist in month end closing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

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, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Requirements

• Experience in high volume accounts payable, at least two years is a plus
• Associate's degree in Accounting
• Must be able to make general coding decisions and taxability decision for items on an invoice
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• High ethical and professional standards
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Knowledge of sales and use tax regulations a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and excellent time management skills
• Excellent communicator-able to work as a team member and provide support to staff