Accounts Payable Specialist

Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments Assemble invoices to be completed for payment Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable) Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval Check vendor files for any previous payments Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for BRC records Prepare journal entries listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as required Assist with month end financial close Related duties as assigned DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Handle assigned vendor accounts Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments Assemble invoices to be completed for payment Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable) Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval Check vendor files for any previous payments Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for BRC records Prepare journal entries listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures Reconcile vendor statements Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as required Assist with month end financial close Related duties as assigned Hours Full-time 35 hours per week Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Qualifications BA in Accounting or Finance preferred 2+ years' related experience preferred Organization, prioritization skills attention to detail with analytical skill Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Confidentiality Problem solving skills Ability to complete work on scheduleHigh level of comfort and proficiency working with automated financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience with an accounting software a plus. Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr