POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports a variety of A/P processes including processing of vendor invoices, process Travel & Entertainment employee reimbursement, support Purchase Card (P-Card) processes and maintaining accounts payable records to support business operations.
The working environment is fast paced with a variety of invoice documents and supplier types. Our A/P Department is fully automated, invoices are imaged through automation software, routed electronically to the buyer for approval and are vouchered by A/P.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION

• AA Degree preferred.
• A minimum of (1-2) years of experience in financial data processing in a high-volume Accounts Payable setting.
• JD Edwards ERP system and Concur Travel & Expense highly desirable.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Experience with setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential. Key team member requires daily accuracy and reliability, customer and department support with effective and efficient communication skills. Must be well-organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well independently as directed as well as within group.

• Responsible for full-cycle AP, including processing of vendor invoices, wire payments, employee expense reports, vendor payments and month end close accounting activities
• Assist with AP month end closing and accruals, including AP account reconciliations, meet individual deadlines and ensure deliverables are met accurately and timely.
• Audit Concur expense reports.
• Create new vendors and maintain existing vendor profile
• Assist with Vendor inquiries via email and by phone.
• Accurately process invoices in AP Automation system (Review and Verify)
• Responsible for resolving electronic invoice rejections
• Process mail and review vendor statements
• Pay invoices on Company card by calling vendors or online
• Assist with 1099 preparation and review.
• Assist with weekly check run