Accounts Payable Specialist

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on maintaining accurate and timely AP, subcontract payables, and 1099 reporting.

You will help with vendor inquiries, lien waiver collection, and posting billings and pay applications. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years of AP experience, solid Excel skills, and accuracy with 10-key data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of progressive related work experience or combination of education and experience.
• General accounting knowledge and understanding of accounts payable procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounts payable and subcontract payable invoicing process.
• Research vendor payments and assist with special payment requests.
• Support the reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Review and assist with approval of subcontractor monthly billings and payments.
• Monitor the collection of lien waiver documents from subcontractors.
• Review and post monthly billings and pay applications.
• Assist with invoice routing and the AP payment process.
• Provide backup documentation for billings, costs, and subcontract payables.
• Assist in preparing and submitting 1099 reporting.
• Complete daily deposits and cash entries.
• Scan incoming vendor invoices and customer payments.
• Recommend process improvements to keep AP running efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

10-key efficiency

General accounting knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Now Hiring: Accounts Payable Specialist

Detail-oriented and great with numbers? We're looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to keep daily AP running accurately and on time.

What you'll do:

• Support the accounts payable and subcontract payable invoicing process
• Research vendor payments and assist with special payment requests
• Support the reconciliation of vendor statements
• Review and assist with approval of subcontractor monthly billings and payments
• Monitor the collection of lien waiver documents from subcontractors
• Review and post monthly billings and pay applications
• Assist with invoice routing and the AP payment process
• Provide backup documentation for billings, costs, and subcontract payables
• Assist in preparing and submitting 1099 reporting
• Complete daily deposits and cash entries
• Scan incoming vendor invoices and customer payments
• Recommend process improvements to keep AP running efficiently

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of progressive related work experience (or a combination of education and experience)
• General accounting knowledge and an understanding of accounts payable procedures
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Speed and accuracy on a 10-key
• A professional demeanor and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of lien laws and subcontracts is highly desired

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Salary: 50,000 – 60,000