Accounts Payable Specialist

Algona, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department including verifying accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. The Accounts Payable Specialist updates and maintains accounting journals ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions. The Accounts Payable Specialist reconciles records with internal company employees and management or external vendors or customers and may reconcile bank and financial statements/reports.

Reporting Relationships:

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Enter data into the computer system using defined computer programs and compiles data and prepares a variety of reports
Identify and match invoices and vendor statements
Investigates questionable data and recommends actions to resolve discrepancies
Research and reconcile discrepant invoices and vendor statements
Match vendor invoices to Purchase Orders and accurately code and post matched invoices to appropriate GL account
Obtain prior management approval of invoices
Prepare and conduct weekly check run; perform daily check runs as needed
Maintain and monitor Accounts Payable aging reports to meet or exceed company standards
May occasionally perform special projects
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

2 years of experience
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
Experience with ERP systems preferred Syteline highly preferred
Experience with the use of office equipment including computer calculator fax phone copiers and scanners

Level of Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent education
Associate degree and/or Accounting Certificate preferred

Required Experience:

Position Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department including verifying accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. The Accounts Payable Specialist updates and maintains accounting journals ledgers a...