Accounts Payable Specialist
Accounts Payable Specialist
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Position Summary:The Contract Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of nonpayroll payments to vendors suppliers and other entities. This role requires strong attention to detail excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a fastpaced environment. The role also involves frequent collaboration with internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth payment operations and compliance with established policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all disbursements follow established payment policies and performance standards
- Verify invoices against accruals and resolve discrepancies prior to payment
- Accurately code invoices and charge to appropriate accounts and cost centers
- Secure proper approvals in line with delegation of authority before processing payments
- Reconcile vendor statements investigate payment issues and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor and apply debit balances refunds and adjustments as needed
- Prepare and execute weekly check runs including wire transfers and electronic funds transfers (EFTs)
- Generate and distribute payment reports and statistics to relevant stakeholders
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all financial and vendor records
- Apply cash discount policies to ensure timely payment and cost savings
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 13 years of accounting experience preferably in accounts payable
- High accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and reconciliation tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs etc.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Solid analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Experience working with ERP systems
Preferred:
- Experience in project management or process improvement within accounts payable
- Ability to adapt quickly to new software systems
- Strong organizational skills time management and ability to prioritize tasks
- Capacity to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated critical thinking and decisionmaking skills
- Familiarity with financial and procurement policies and procedures
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
