Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where your expertise will drive the efficiency and accuracy of our company's financial operations. In this vital role, you will manage the end\-to\-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and precise payments while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will support our commitment to financial integrity and operational excellence.

Duties

• Process and verify all incoming invoices using various accounting software such as Workday, SAP, or QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies related to accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Manage vendor relationships by responding to inquiries, establishing new vendors in systems like Paychex or ADP, and maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper debits and credits are recorded in the general ledger.
• Conduct thorough data entry and double\-entry bookkeeping to ensure all financial data is accurately captured in systems such as PeopleSoft or Kronos.
• Support compliance with SOX (Sarbanes\-Oxley Act) controls by documenting processes and assisting with internal audits.
• Assist with month\-end closing activities, including account reconciliation, accruals, and analysis of financial data using tools like UltiPro or Sage.
• Collaborate with human resources on benefits administration and payroll management processes when needed.

Experience

• Proven experience in accounts payable functions within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including debits \& credits, journal entries, and double\-entry bookkeeping.
• Hands\-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Quicken, Sage, or similar platforms; familiarity with Workday, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or UltiPro is a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll systems like ADP or Kronos for payroll management integration.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting standards or non\-profit accounting practices is advantageous.
• Demonstrated analysis skills for account reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation tasks.
• Ability to perform high\-volume data entry efficiently using 10 key typing skills while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for processing invoices, managing accounts receivable, and supporting financial analysis efforts. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to maintaining impeccable financial practices while supporting the broader goals of our organization through meticulous accounting work!

Pay: $75,000\.00 \- $103,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote