JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Specialist III is responsible for ensuring that all vendors are paid in a timely manner, while maintaining strict adherence to internal corporate control policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience processing accounts payable
• Concur experience a plus
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Inventory payable processing encouraged
• Detail-orientation individual who has strong analytical and judgment skills
• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and assume ownership and responsibility
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills desired to be able to work independently and as a team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures
• Knowledge of GAAP, business principles and standard operating practices
• Complex problem solving and analytical skills

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED is required. Some Accounting college level courses are preferable.

• Process vendor invoices, including but not limited to inventory, other goods receipts, and service-related items
• Research and reconcile vendor open returns to ensure timely receipt and processing of vendor credit memos
• Conduct independent research, follow-up and resolution of PO/variance/matching/receiving issues
• Process vendor debits based on supporting documentation and clear within vendor accounts as needed
• Interface regularly with business partners, including purchasing, requisitioners and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Reconcile vendors accounts to statement as necessary, including complex vendor activity and goods receipt/invoice receipt discrepancies
• Monitor vendor prepayments and reconcile to monthly activity
• Ensure all invoices have appropriate authorizations and approvals for payment
• Follow consistent accounting rules and review processes within the AP organization
• Assist with A/P month-end close activities and prepare journal entries and accruals
• Perform A/P staff batch review to ensure policy compliance and adherence to internal controls
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned