Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for processing and reconciling invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payments, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, process, verify, and reconcile invoices to complete payments and control expenses.
• Verify entries and compare system reports to balances to reconcile processed work.
• Analyze invoice/expense reports and record entries to charge expenses to accounts and cost centers.
• Monitor discount opportunities, verify federal ID numbers, schedule and prepare checks, and resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation to pay vendors.
• Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Issue stop-payments or purchase order amendments as necessary.
• Receive and verify expense reports and requests for advances from employees and prepare checks for payment.
• Verify and post account transactions to maintain accounting ledgers.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and related transactions to verify vendor accounts.
• Scan and file documents to maintain historical records.
• Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
• Calculate sales tax requirements on paid invoices and report them accordingly.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of organization's information to protect its value.
• Stay updated on job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplish accounting and organizational objectives by completing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Strong ability to track budget expenses accurately.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness in handling tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Proficient in analyzing information and identifying discrepancies.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to build and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Proficient in using computers and software, including data entry skills.
• Strong general math skills for accurate calculations.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in accounts payable is preferred.

Join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist and contribute to our organization's financial success. Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.27 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monroe, NC 28110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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