Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position:

Obtain information regarding company’s invoices and pays them by verifying information. Completes and performs tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

Essential Functions:

1. Invoice Processing

1. Enters and uploads invoices into system, and sorts, codes and matches invoices.
2. Reviews and verifies invoices and check requests and sets invoices up for payment.
3. Posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
4. Monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
5. Reconciles accounts payable transactions.
6. Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues.
7. Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

1. Accounting Files and Miscellaneous Duties

1. Maintains vendor files including vendor tax ID and tax exemptions.
2. Provides supporting documentation for audits.
3. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

1. Team and Personal Development

1. Fully supports the company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
2. Practices and promotes encouragement and respect by acknowledging and praising coworkers, vendors and brokers.
3. Invests time and effort in personal development and supporting a customer-centric culture.

Education and Experience:

1. Requires a High School diploma or its equivalent, Associate’s degree preferred.
2. 1-3 year preferred:

1. knowledge of accounts payable
2. knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
3. knowledge of general accounting principals
4. proficient in relevant computer software
5. knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements

Competencies and Skills:

1. Attention to detail, accuracy, and data management skills.
2. Data Entry Skills, and general Math Skills.
3. Time management and deadline orientation skills.
4. Communication skills, written and verbal, and customer focus.
5. Trustworthy, effective, and ability to maintain confidential information.
6. Working knowledge of computers and applications, especially Excel.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MBC Companies is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. MBC Companies’ policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, job assignments and promotions, working conditions, scheduling, educational and recreational programs.