Junior Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities Processes invoices into computer system Opens mail daily Processes check requests, garnishments and tax payments, ensuring all appropriate approvals have been received Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, franchisees and others regarding purchases Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc. Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances Maintaining historical records Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing checks Paying vendors by scheduling checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports Continuing to improve the payment process Coding invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system Handles vendor correspondence via phone or email Matches the corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices Tracks unentered invoices by reason (not received, not approved, etc.) Processes payments via check and credit card, including mailing payments to vendors Deposits accounts receivable payments into the company’s bank account Assists with monthly status reports, accruals, and monthly closings Reconciles various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons Requirements Associate Degree in Accounting, preferred 3-5 years’ experience in AP Inter-company transactions experience GL CODING experience Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) Experience with BST All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171 Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and vendor management. Proficient in financial reporting and maintaining accurate historical records while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr