Accounts Payable Specialist

This Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for reviewing, resolving, and responding to all AP Help Desk inquiries while managing other functions and duties as assigned.

Detailed duties and responsibilities:

• Effectively respond and resolve all AP help desk inquiries
• Review and process invoice adjustments in ERP system (PRMS) and update system notes/keywords accordingly
• Research and reconcile vendor account statements
• Review and submit new vendor set-up requests and vendor changes
• Assist with reconciliation, payment release and month end closing
• Communicate effectively with internal and external counterpart in a courteous and professional manner
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Assists management in the identification and resolution of problems

Minimum qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred
• Experience in high volume AP environment preferred
• Knowledge/Skills: Possess the basic understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, process flows and general accounting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with AS400 or an equivalent system.
• Other: Must have the ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow posted work rules/procedures and accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully complete projects demanding high attention to detail. Strong analytical ability: flexible in balancing work related and professional commitments. High energy and initiative traits.
• Organization, attention to detail and the ability to analyze data.
• Must be able to read, speak and write in English

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.