Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistDirectly Reporting to Finance ManagerHis/Her role is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.A typical Accounts Payable job description also highlights the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities:· Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records· Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization· Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables· Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes· Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment· Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner Day-to-Day Duties· Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures· Assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment· Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files· Type periodic reports and other records· Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments· Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers· Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures· Reconcile bank statements· Input daily bookkeeping and record-keeping· Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensures goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors Qualifications:· Degree in Accountancy or Management Accounting· At least 1 year of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable· Possess strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)· Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy· Excellent verbal and written communication skills· A high degree of familiarity with accounts payable functions· Ability to stay focused on a task, particularly while battling and meeting up with deadlines