Accounts Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST:Salary Range: $52,000- $60,000JOB SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALISTThe Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for performing all aspects of the accounts payable cycle and may also provide other general accounting support as needed. This position will provide financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by processing payments, verifying and reconciling invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALISTThe Accounts Payable Specialist will review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processingMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents and enter invoices into the systemObtain appropriate approval for invoices not containing a purchase order and enter timely into the systemAccounts Payable Specialist will respond to all vendor inquires in a timely mannerMaintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policies and proceduresVerify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly vendor statementsThe Accounts Payable Specialist will assist with a variety of projects as neededKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST2-3 years prior accounting experience with previous accounts payable experience preferredAssociates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance field preferredProficient computer skills in QuickBooks and Microsoft OfficeStrong organizational skills