Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist and become a vital contributor to our company's financial health! In this energetic role, you'll be responsible for managing the company's outgoing payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Your expertise will help maintain smooth financial operations and support our commitment to transparency and accountability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for detail-oriented work, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Duties

• Process all accounts payable transactions accurately using accounting software such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle, ensuring adherence to company policies and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for completeness and accuracy before approval.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly through effective communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain detailed records of all payments, journal entries, and account reconciliations in systems like QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft.
• Support compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls by documenting processes and conducting regular audits of accounts payable activities.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts payable and general ledger reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the finance team on projects involving data entry, analysis of financial concepts, and process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable processing within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, or Ceridian.
• Familiarity with GAAP standards, double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and account reconciliation techniques.
• Experience working with payroll management systems like ADP or Kronos is a plus.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing proficiency).
• Understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, general ledger accounting, and analysis skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced setting. Join us to advance your career in accounting while supporting an organization committed to excellence! We value proactive professionals who are eager to grow their expertise in corporate accounting practices and contribute positively to our financial integrity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $29.56 per hour

Work Location: In person