Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounts Payable Specialist will perform various operational accounting functions. The associate will perform various order entry functions and will work in close contact with the Project Management team. ResponsibilitiesInvoice customers, monitor collections, and post cash receiptsProcess purchase orders, enter acknowledgements, and process vendor invoicesProcess checks, and initiate ACH’sEffectively communicate with customers and vendors regarding day-to-day mattersReconcile A/R and A/PEnsure invoices for recurring operating expenses are received and posted monthlyRecord credit card transactions and expense reportsPrepare weekly and monthly bookings reportsAttend bi-weekly staff meetings, collaborate with team members, and keep your manager updated on the status of open items as you drive them to completionPrepare state and local sales tax returns, and reconcile the sales tax accountsAssist external accountants in the annual review and income tax return processesPrepare 1099’s and other year-end schedules and reportsAssist manager with other projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field1 - 2 years in accounting or related fieldStrong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processingStrong organizational, analytical and recording skillsDetail orientedProficient in Microsoft Office suite