AP Specialist

AP Specialist:

Our client is one of America's largest home textile distributors and pillow manufacturers.

Job Description

Ensure all vendor invoices are processed accurately and timely, communicate with vendors regarding payments and resolve payables conflicts.

• Work with all levels of domestic and international associates and vendors for accurate and timely processing of invoices from receipt to payment for both PO and non-PO purchases.
• Manage and coordinate both the domestic and International payment process to include vendor setup, banking interfaces, payment execution, and issue resolutions.
• Validate invoice content, accuracy, and approval authorization. Work with management to resolve validation issues.
• Execute/Assist in the daily payment process for checks, ACH and wire payments.
• Research and resolve AP questions submitted by phone and email. Communication with external vendors must be done in a diplomatic fashion in order to maintain vendor relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide backup for other AP team members (may include weekend work).
• 1 – 2 years AP experience
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Well organized, detail oriented, and has ability to problem solve
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• High School Diploma
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadline requests

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years AP experience
• Experience in NetSuite
• Involvement with making domestic and international bank payments, including the Documentary Collections process
• Comprehension of preparing and issuing 1099s to suppliers and the IRS
• Some college level education
• Advanced Excel Skills