Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist

Overview Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist to process nationwide vendor invoices, work with assigned vendors to resolve past due invoices, reconcile monthly statements, maintain the A/P process and current customer accounts, and assist in invoicing functions. Main Responsibilities Receive, review, and process invoices and purchase orders for multiple vendors in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Prioritize payment of invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms. Schedule payments of invoices; print and distribute checks. Respond to and work closely with assigned vendors to resolve past due balances. Reconcile vendor statements; research and correct discrepancies. Maintain accurate files and documentation. Prepare, analyze and/or review vendor accounts to explore potential discounts available and/or procedural changes that could reduce company costs. Open and date stamp incoming A/P mail. Create reports for financial review and analysis. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 1+ year accounting work in public or corporate setting. Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and most updated Microsoft Office software. Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Confident in suggesting process improvements to the team. Strong organization of time and workspace. Effective oral and written communication in discussing concerns and information to vendors, peers and management team. Ability to work within a three-way match processing environment. Preferred Qualifications Associates or bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field from accredited university. Professional work in large company setting with exposure to book accounting functions, interactions with internal and external customers, and experience in communicating data and performance measures to the management team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Miller Pipeline