Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist

The Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist will support and coordinate AP Technicians training, review and approve daily accounts payable processing and support escalations to work through resolution with manager and procurement teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from Manager Analyzes major accounts and prepare monthly vendor reconciliations.
• Review and approves assigned AP Technicians Timesheets for accurate time reporting and payroll processing
• Develop and implement record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to processing payments and other accounts payable activities.
• Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies and suggest appropriate corrective procedures to AP Manager and Procurement teams.
• Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public Assist in coordinating with Manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as needed Assist in answering accounts payable inquiries and follow up Maintains harmony among staff and helps coordinate/lead team discussions.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Assists in training and developing high performing teams.
• Works with Manager to solution any discrepancies or complaints.

Qualifications:

Education and/ or Experience

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2 - 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be required to have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Complete understanding of GAAP

Cost accounting experience preferred

Compensation: $70,000 - $71,500 per year

Shift: Full Time Regular - Onsite

Benefits Include: Medical/Dental/Vision and 401k

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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