Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsible for processing accouns payable functions to ensure the timely payment of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintain accurate records and control reports. Maintain and reconcile the subsidiary ledgers including bank reconciliations as needed Recommend and implement changes in the accounts payable systems and processes. Assist with training and technical support for accounts payable functions. Stays abreast with the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES Process vendor invoices check requests and expense reports for payment; process payment of invoices, ensuring site specific requirements are handled timely and accurately.Review vendor invoices submitted for payment. Ensure account numbers and job numbers are correct; ensure proper authorization and back-up documentation is present for each payment requested. Download expenses from parent company GL to plant GL’s and review for accuracy.Review and reconcile assigned general ledger AP accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis, including monthly reconciliation of the GL AP accounts and the subsidiary agings.Analyze questionable entries and make adjusting entries in accounts payable or general ledger. Submit entries for approval.Assist with training and provide procedures and technical support to the end users with respect to the accounts payable system.

Support other accounting responsibilities as assigned. Education and ExperienceAt least two years experience in accounts payable desired, with additional experience in other accounting functions highly desirable. A minimum of an associate degree in accounting, or equivalent experience, is required.