Accounts Payable Specialist

COGENT Infotech; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Account Payable Specialist responsible for processing employee travel and expense reimbursements. Candidates should have extensive experience in maintaining financial records, working with accounts payable best practices, and effective communication skills. Join a company that values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative accounting solutions while growing within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time experience in financial record maintenance is required.
• Two years of experience at the Accounting Technical level is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and electronic data processing necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process Employee Travel and Expense Reimbursement requests.
• Assist with year-end financial tasks and automated system implementations.
• Review computerized financial applications.

Skills

Financial record maintenance

Accounts payable best practices

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

At Cogent InfoTech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 20 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we’re proud to build inclusive workplaces and deliver innovative, people-first solutions to clients across the public and private sectors. We value integrity, empathy, and continuous learning, and we welcome you to bring your authentic self as we grow together.

Job Title and Location

Title: Account Payable Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Requesting a contractor to process Employee Travel and Employee Expense Reimbursement, Assist with year-end, assist with the conversion of the manual Travel and Employee Expense Reimbursements to the automated Oracle application and other special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of full-time, paid experience maintaining and reviewing financial records, two years of which has been at the Accounting Technical level performing the more complex financial transactions, including one year participating in the development and implementation of mainframe /personal computer.
• OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college. Five years of full-time, paid experience maintaining and reviewing financial records, two years of which has been at the Accounting Technical level performing the more complex financial transactions, including one year participating in the development and implementation of mainframe /personal computer.
• OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Three years of full-time, paid experience maintaining and reviewing financial records, two years of which has been at the Accounting Technical level performing the more complex financial transactions, including one year participating in the development and implementation of mainframe /personal computer.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of accounting.
• Principles and practices of electronic data processing as it pertains to accounting and accounts payable.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Accounts payable best practices for internal controls, policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work

• Review and test computerized financial applications.
• Compile and compute fiscal data and reports.
• Effectively communicates, both orally and in writing.

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

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