Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistResponsible for entering, reviewing, preparing, and processing supplier invoices for payment. Reconciles supplier statements to ensure accurate balances. Schedules invoices for payment and communicates payment dates to appropriate individuals. Processes checks for payment including electronic payment processing. Responsible for responding to supplier questions and collaborating with supply chain and accounting on resolving discrepancies.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Maintains quality by ensuring that customers are serviced efficiently and accurately and in accordance with organizational pay policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirementsEnters and reviews invoices, verifies purchase orders, statements, and contracts needed to prepare paymentsCharges invoices to appropriate accounts by analyzing invoices, expense reports, or contractsResponsible for processing payment runs and maintains secure physical control of the organizations checksUnderstands and applies the cash budget approved through finance for use in the identification and selection of invoices for paymentResponsible to understand and utilize available discounts for timely payment, communicate discounts taken so that the cash budget can be adjustedReconciles processed work by verifying entries, reconciling statements, and account balancesFacilitates and communicates discrepancy resolution and payment variances by collaborating with supply chain management and interacting with vendors, managers, and physiciansMakes recommendations to enhance and streamline accounts payable processes; assists with developing standard operating proceduresAssists with generating the accounts payable approval and monthly close processesQualifications:Required:High school diploma or equivalentRelated courses or experiencePreferred:PeopleSoft experience