Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable ClerkJob Duties and ResponsibilitiesOpen and sort incoming mail for accounts payableReview invoices for purchase order numbers and attach purchase orders to invoices if applicableFollow up with vendors on statements and issues if applicableResearch accounts payable invoices received that do not have PO's but are required to have oneSubmits incoming accounts payable invoices to management for approvalEnters accounts payable invoices into the systemCommunicate via email or verbally with the billing department regarding invoices that are billable back to customersDistribute signed checks as requiredPerforms filing and copying tasksContact vendors to obtain open invoicesAssist in monthly closingMaintain confidentiality of work related information and materialsRequirementsHigh School diploma is requiredUnderstanding of Basic Accounting PrinciplesProven experience in data entryGeneral knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent attention to detail and accuracyStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to analyze data and processesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organization and time management skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of professionalism and integrityAbility to maintain strict confidentialityDecision Making AbilityWorking ConditionsWork is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboardsConsists of sedentary work. Ability to lift up to 10 poundsSubstantial movements of the hands, wrists, and/or fingersRequired to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer screenNote: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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