Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company. Duties and Responsibilities Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records. Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies. Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed. Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions. Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash. Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred. High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred. Must be able to learn other accounting software systems. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs. Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records. Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be of legal age to work in the state or local city or town. English speaking proficiency is required, communication is the key to customer service. Must be punctual. Time and Attendance is critical part of customer service.