Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: AP SpecialistPay Rate: $24/hourTemporary Duration: Temp-to-PermBusiness Hours: 9am – 6pm (40 hours a week, 1 hr unpaid lunch)Industry: eCommerceDepartment: Accounting

Job Description:Ascendo is currently seeking an AP Specialist to join our Accounting team. This position will play a crucial role in managing the accounts payable processes for our eCommerce business in the jewelry industry. Reporting to the AP Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing invoices, vendor communication, and maintaining financial records.Responsibilities:Process all invoices across the company and ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained.Utilize SAP knowledge to manage end-to-end accounts payable processes within the SAP environment.Ensure seamless integration of financial data and transactions into SAP modules.Communicate with vendors to resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation and making appropriate adjustments.Assist with the month-end closing and quarterly reporting process, including assisting with accruals.Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.Manage the company’s purchasing cards, payments, and reconcile payments to invoices.Provide customer service to internal employees, external vendors, and offshore AP staff regarding queries.Review correct coding and authorization, ensuring that sufficient contracts and documentation are received before payments are made.Prepare and maintain vendor files, including W9s, W-8BENS, and banking information, and validate year-end reporting (1099’s).Assist with additional areas of accounting and ad hoc requests, such as managing the collection of outstanding receivables and communicating with customers regarding payment status.Develop and execute strategies for streamlining accounts payable processes.Top Keys:College degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPS, is required.Experience with SAP software is necessary.Minimum of 2 years of progressive AP experience.Strong vendor communication and management skills.Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

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