Accounts Payable Specialist Temporal 6 months
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Accounts Payable Specialist processes a variety of accounts payable transactions across multiple systems and companies including non-PO, PO, and file uploads according to company policy. Accurately reconciles vendor invoices to purchase orders and receipts for a wide range of scenarios to ensure accurate and timely accounting. Efficiently and effectively resolves invoice issues in partnership with internal customers.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processes/reconciles accounts payable invoices, files, RTV's, and credits.
- Analyzes anomalies and determines the proper posting steps and workflow for more than 50 scenarios.
- Investigates recurring problems and performs root cause analysis to identify opportunities for long term resolution.
- Self-assesses tax on invoices as necessary.
- Evaluates the accounting accuracy of invoice postings.
- Efficiently gathers information to diagnose and resolve customer problems.
- Escalates unresolved issues to Team Lead in a timely manner.
- Follows up on delinquent approvals or other internal control issues maintaining adequate records.
- Performs month end close activities.
- Shares suggestions and recommendations for potential process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborates with internal and external customers to create value by delivering quality and timely service.
- Complies with established department internal controls, invoice approval guidelines and other defined controls.
- Possesses intermediate knowledge and utilization of systems and software within area of responsibility.
- Reviews supplier information in SAP to ensure system accuracy, including vendor address and terms.
- Assumes additional responsibilities and assist with special projects as needed or directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in finance or accounting
- Analytical skills/problem solving
- Data entry speed and accuracy
- Firm understanding of core accounting principles
- Strong learning agility
- Customer service oriented
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment