Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs

The AP-Specialist will help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The AP Specialist will strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments. Will exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, comply with national and local financial regulations, and assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process. Will be responsible for having a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
• Maintain files and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.
• Assist in compiling information and preparing responses to auditors during the annual external audit.
• Prepares check requests, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
• Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting for the Procurement Card program.
• Assists with filing and paying various state and local business taxes.
• Assists with filing and paying entity annual reports with the States.
• Analyzes and processes accounts payable in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as required from time to time to support the Accounting & Finance department.
• Reconciles various accounts on a monthly basis, bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the Controller.
• Investigates and resolve problems associated with the processing of invoices.
• Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION

• Excellent communication skills and collaborative work ethic to support team efforts.
• Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Healthcare Preferred.
• Time management skills with submissions and deliverables.
• 3+ Experience in Corporate Accounting or Finance Environment Required.
• Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Excellent attention to detail.