Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist I to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, can adapt to changing priorities, and can maintain accuracy and productivity while managing a significant workload.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Responsibilities

- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.

- Process customer credits and maintain proper documentation.

- Clear and reconcile Accounts Payable Trial Balance.

- Review and process freight invoices.

- Analyze invoices and expense reports to properly charge expenses to accounts and cost centers.

- Record accounting entries according to company procedures.

- Monitor payment schedules and identify discount opportunities.

- Verify vendor information, including federal tax identification numbers.

- Research and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and payments.

- Ensure credits are received for outstanding vendor memos.

- Process stop-payments and purchase order amendments as needed.

- Prepare and process vendor payments.

- Reconcile transactions by verifying entries and comparing system reports to account balances.

- Maintain confidentiality of financial and vendor information.

- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes.

Qualifications

- 1-3 years of Accounts Payable, expense processing, or related accounting experience.

- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

- AS400 experience preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload.

- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong work ethic and willingness to handle a demanding workload.

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, motivated, and enjoys staying busy. They should be able to manage a high volume of work, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain accuracy and professionalism under pressure.

Ambassador is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other attribute protected by law.