Account Payable Specialist

AP SpecialistThe AP Specialist will support the accounting team on a variety of tasks such as but not limited to accounts payable management, invoice processing, handling expense accounts, bank/credit card reconciliation, generating reports, and assisting with end-of-year accounting tasks. The role will report to the Corporate Controller.Role & ResponsibilitiesProcess outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.Reconcile credit card statements, collects and tracks receipts.Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.Coordination of invoice work flow process to ensure invoice approvals are completed in a timely manner.Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.Understand expense accounts and job costing.Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, insurance, etc.)Assist with 1099s at the end of the year.Perform other accounting assignments and tasksEducation/ExperienceHSD or GED; college degree in accounting or a combination of college and accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills, Word, OutlookDemonstrated working knowledge of accounting software: SAGE, Dynamics, Yardi, Stampli, Quickbooks Enterprise.Ability to work both independently with minimal supervisionSoft Skills /Professional SkillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines.Self-Starter /start up experience preferred.Composed and SteadyCurious/Problem SolverHighly Detail OrientedA work ethic for accuracyExcellent Communication skillsPhysical /Work EnvironmentOnsite (Monday-Friday)Work is done in an office environment and is mostly sedentary.Moderate noise levelManual dexterityWorks in front of a computer/monitor for most of the working dayDowntown Miami- Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:30/9:00 am – 5:00 pm