Accounts Payable Specialist

<Overview>
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our company's financial operations. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to manage the full cycle of accounts payable processes, support compliance with financial regulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless financial workflows. Your expertise will help us uphold our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and timely payments, fostering trust and integrity across our organization.

<Responsibilities>

• Process and verify vendor invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders with precision using accounting software such as Workday, SAP, or Sage.
• Ensure all transactions comply with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements to maintain financial integrity.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledger accounts regularly, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly through detailed analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable activities, supporting accurate general ledger maintenance.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and human resources teams to facilitate timely invoice approvals and payments via systems like ADP, Paychex, or Ceridian.
• Conduct account reconciliations and review aging reports to ensure outstanding balances are accurate and paid on schedule.
• Assist in month-end closing activities by preparing reports related to accounts payable metrics and supporting audit requests.

<Skills>

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP, double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Workday, QuickBooks, Quicken, PeopleSoft, or Sage; experience with HRIS systems like UltiPro or Kronos is a plus.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems including ADP or Paychex; understanding of benefits administration is advantageous.
• Experience working within SOX compliance frameworks and governmental or non-profit accounting environments.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing), along with analysis skills for account reconciliation and journal entries.
• Knowledge of tax regulations related to accounts payable processes; ability to support external audits effectively.
• Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise in accounts payable will drive operational excellence! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their technical accounting skills while growing within a collaborative environment dedicated to integrity and innovation.

Pay: $29.44 - $39.43 per hour

Work Location: Remote