AP SPECIALIST

AP SPECIALIST

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for entering customer and vendor invoices, reconciling vendor and customer's statements, running checks and verifying posting of accounts while keeping a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review invoices for proper documentation and approval, enter them into accounting software, and process them in a timely manner
• Code and process invoices with appropriate general ledger codes
• Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues
• Process check requests
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
• Respond to all vendors inquires
• Ensure payments are made in a timely manner while adhering to financial policies and procedure
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Assist with the monthly close outs of the accounts payable department
• Collect and maintain 1099 documents
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting preferred; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to define and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to details organization skills a MUST
• Able to work normal business hours
• Able to work in a typical business environment
• Must be able to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to document processes/procedures
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands:

• Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time
• Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time

Pay range: $20-$24/hr

Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver's License obtainment program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.