<Overview>
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of our company's financial transactions. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge accounting software and collaborate across departments to maintain seamless financial operations. Your expertise will help uphold compliance standards such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), contributing to the overall health of our financial environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about precision and efficiency, this role is perfect for you!
<Responsibilities>
- Process and verify a high volume of accounts payable transactions using accounting software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, or Sage.
- Ensure all invoices are accurately coded, approved, and entered into the system with meticulous attention to detail.
- Reconcile vendor statements and perform account reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
- Prepare and review journal entries related to accounts payable and general ledger activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
- Support month-end closing activities by assisting with account analysis, accruals, and audit preparations.
- Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all transactions, supporting documentation, and audit trails in accordance with SOX compliance requirements.
- Assist with process improvements for accounts payable workflows using tools like Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ADP, Kronos, or UltiPro to streamline operations.
<Requirements>
- Proven experience in accounts payable functions within a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts including debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting.
- Proficiency with financial software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft or Ceridian is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance procedures and internal controls related to accounts payable processes.
- Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Kronos is a plus.
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing proficiency preferred).
- Ability to analyze financial data critically and perform account reconciliation efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments including human resources and finance teams. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise elevates our financial operations! We value precision, proactive problem-solving, and a passion for maintaining impeccable financial records that support our organization’s success.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $36.67 - $42.38 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 43 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
