Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will manage the company's outgoing payments, ensure timely processing of invoices, and uphold financial accuracy and compliance. Your expertise will help maintain strong vendor relationships and support the organization’s financial integrity through precise data entry, account reconciliation, and adherence to accounting standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team committed to excellence in financial operations. In order to win this position, you need to be a very honest and hard working individual.
Duties
- Process and verify invoices using various financial software such as QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Manage accounts payable transactions by entering data with precision, utilizing Excel formulas like VLOOKUP and double-entry bookkeeping principles.
- Reconcile accounts payable ledger with general ledger records through detailed account reconciliation and journal entries.
- Handle invoice processing efficiently through accounts payable automation tools like Paychex or Ceridian, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information while ensuring adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance standards.
- Support month-end closing activities by preparing detailed reports, analyzing discrepancies, and performing general ledger reconciliation using Excel data analysis techniques.
Skills
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Proficiency in financial software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar systems; experience with accounts payable automation tools is highly desirable.
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy; familiarity with 10 key typing and spreadsheet functions like VLOOKUP and Excel formulas for data analysis.
- Ability to perform account reconciliation efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in high-volume environments.
- Experience handling confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Strong analysis skills for invoice processing, account reconciliation, and identifying discrepancies within accounts payable processes.
Join our team to play a crucial role in maintaining our organization’s financial health! We value energetic professionals who thrive on precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the fast-paced world of finance operations.
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
