Accounts Payable Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced accounting team. This role is responsible for the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly accounts payable, including preparation of payment packets and digitization of supporting documentation
- Compile, review, and sort vendor invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other supporting documents
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports; verify accuracy of quantities and pricing
- Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and assign appropriate payment dates
- Code expenses to predefined general ledger (GL) accounts
- Track vendor payments and consolidate invoices into the payables module
- Follow up with vendors to obtain missing invoices and reduce uninvoiced PO balances
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with purchasing, warehouse, and other internal stakeholders
- Prepare weekly voucher reports and reconcile invoice details, including discounts and payment amounts
- Administer weekly check and ACH payment runs
- Print checks, match invoices, attach supporting documentation, and route for approval
- Maintain organized filing systems for invoices, payment records, and vendor documentation
- Distribute and reconcile petty cash while maintaining accurate records
- Support ad hoc projects and special requests as needed
- Identify and recommend accounts payable process improvements and best practices
Qualifications • 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience