Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounting ClerkDuties/Responsibilities:Handle assigned vendor accountsProcess invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organizationClarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signaturesObtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice paymentsAssemble invoices to be completed for paymentVerify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable)Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approvalCheck vendor files for any previous paymentsMaintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for BRC recordsPrepare journal entries listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and proceduresReconcile vendor statementsPrepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as requiredAssist with month end financial closeRelated duties as assignedHours:Full-time 35 hours per weekMonday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pmQualifications:BA in Accounting or Finance preferred2+ years' related experience preferredOrganization, prioritization skillsAttention to detail with analytical skillStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to meet deadlinesConfidentialityProblem solving skillsAbility to complete work on scheduleHigh level of comfort and proficiency working with automated financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

Experience with an accounting software a plus.Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting