Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Purchase Order Specialist

The Accounts Payable Purchase Order Specialist's primary responsibilities include entering their designated vendor invoices after performing a standard 3-way match. The Accounts Payable Specialists will also back-up other related AP functions as needed.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• Review and enter all accounts payable entries for on time payment
• Paperless vendor invoice three-part matching (Purchase Order, Receiving Documents and Invoice)
• Vendor management
• Research and resolve vendor invoice/payment discrepancies
• Run and assess open credit reports and research open credits with older dates
• Must be able to effectively communicate to appropriate company/department in writing and/or verbally

Preferred Skills:

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills including calculating/analyzing freight, discounts, etc.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a high-volume environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents effectively

Working Conditions:

• Open environment workspace with personal cubicle
• Involves sitting and working on a computer with multiple screens for long periods of time
• Occasionally required to walk throughout the building to collaborate with other departments

Education and Work Experience Preferences:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Associates degree or equivalent in accounting preferred but not required
• One (1) to two (2) years' experience in accounting support preferred but not required