Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable SpecialistLocation: Fairfield, CA 94534 Duration: 8 Weeks Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Shift: Day Shift (8 AM - 5 PM)Payrate:$ 27.00 - 27.00/hr.Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a locally based, nonprofit healthcare organization. Their health system includes two hospitals, a 100-provider primary and specialty care medical group, a cancer center; and a new medical fitness center. Job Description:Works under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor.Responsible for preparing and issuing all disbursements with proper authorization in a timely manner.Ensures the accuracy of the amounts to be paid and the proper coding.Maintains all vendor accounts.Reviews, matches, codes and keypunches vendor invoices.Researches problems and works with vendors and staff in professional and timely manner.Maintains all vendor accounts by reconciling vendor statements on a monthly basis.Scans all incoming mail daily.Accurately accrues sales tax for out of state vendors.Produces weekly check run and associated reports. Matches checks to invoices – verifies invoice detail to check detail. Also runs month end closing process.Assists the Accounts Payable Supervisor and management with other duties as assigned to meet business needsPhysical Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Long hours sitting, lifting up to 35 to 40 pounds.Experience:Proficiency with accounting, accounts payable and document imaging systems.Lawson and ImageNow experience preferred.Minimum 2 years Accounts Payable experience, ability to perform 3 way purchase order matching.Knowledgeable in the full accounts payable cycle.Ability to reconcile vendor accounts, ability to navigate through computerized accounting and accounts payable systems.Skills:Proficient in Windows based computer systems and Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel and Outlook; typing at 40 w.p.m.; ten key touch; accurate spelling/grammar; and experience with accounting software systems required.Able to reconcile vendor statements.Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.Interpersonal Skills: Appropriate telephone skills.The qualified candidate will exhibit the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interface with all levels of management, staff and vendors.They need to be able to work independently, and as a team member, by establishing cooperative working relationships.They must exhibit strong customer service history.The ability to meet deadlines, multitask and adapt to changing priorities is required. Oracle experience would be wonderful, but not necerssary.Education:High School graduate. A.A. Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.