Accounts Payable Specialist

     Duties include applying basic accounting principles and concepts.  Receives training on Company accounting methods with close supervision and specific instructions.  Develops information and solutions to problems of routine scope and complexity. 

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

     Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

    Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, or other employees.

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

1. Associates degree in Accounting or related discipline.
2. Minimum 2 years experience in accounting or a closely related field.

Desirable:

1. Previous training in electronic invoicing systems/accounting software.

Requirements/Skills

Essential:

1. Ability to work quickly and independently.
2. Ability to work with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

Desirable:

1. Previous training/experience in accounts payable.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains vendor correspondence.
• Maintains vendor files.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports.
• Receives and verifies expense reports.
• Enters invoices in a timely manner and meet monthly close goals.
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Prepares accounts payable aging, invoice or