Accounts Payable Specialist (contract)

PACE Staffing Alternatives; United States; On-site; USD 45,500 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting industry is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. The role involves processing vendor invoices, maintaining payment policies, and ensuring accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. This full-time position offers competitive salary ranges based on location.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience; accounts payable experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely A/P payments.
• Investigate payment problems and reconcile vendor statements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

MS Office Applications

ERP Solutions

Job description

Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment policies and general A/P performance skills.

1. Process vendor invoices through A/P automation & ERP systems to obtain approval for disbursements in accordance with approval limits as designated by the delegation of authority.
2. Compare invoices to accruals, report discrepancies, and process for payment.
3. Verify and process invoices to ensure they are charged to the proper accounts and cost centers.
4. Investigate payment problems while following the company’s policies and procedures. Reconcile vendor statements and work with vendors on reconciling items.
5. Review all debit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and properly apply adjustments and/or corrections.
6. Work closely with the team to ensure freight vouchers are processed into ERP system.
7. Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners.
8. Perform 3-way match of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice as needed.
9. Apply payment policy to make timely A/P payments and ensure cash discounts are earned and taken.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2. Minimum 1-3 years of accounting experience; accounts payable experience preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures.
4. Detail-oriented with extremely accurate data entry skills.
5. Ability to work in a self-directed team environment.
6. Strong problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical capabilities.
7. Aptitude for efficient utilization of computer technologies including MS Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP solutions, preferably JDE.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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Locations and salary ranges vary, including St Louis, MO, Belleville, IL, and St Charles, MO, with salaries from $45,500 to $65,000.