Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, perform routine as well as complex accounts payable tasks to ensure daily/periodic accounting transactions are recorded and maintained on a timely and accurate basis. Perform duties necessary for preparing bills, invoices, statements, and vouchers for payment. Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices. Reconcile bills, check balances, follow up on discrepancies, and maintain vendor files. Demonstrate broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience. Assist and train newer employees. Problems revolved by this level are typically not routine and require analysis to understand.

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veteran

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of accounts payable concepts and practices

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems - SAP a plus.

• Able to work in a variety of infomation systems, databases and web-based systems such as online banking and vendor payment altematives

• Able to demonstrate customer service skills in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills) Able to maintain confidentiality of information

• Able to demonstrate strong research and problem-solving skills

• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities

• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy

• Able to work under limited supervision and direction Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)