Accounts Payable Specialist

Unitek Learning Inc

  • Irvine, CA
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative to ensure the AP function operates efficiently and accurately. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrvine, CA

    Description

    As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

    We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of the Accounts Payable process from beginning to end. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative to ensure the AP function operates efficiently and accurately.

    Job responsibilities:

    • Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable for multiple entities and locations in a fast-paced environment.
    • Support month-end close by ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
    • Reconcile vendor statements and proactively follow up to obtain missing invoices.
    • Review and process employee expense and mileage reimbursement reports in accordance with company policies.
    • Investigate, research, and resolve invoice, purchase order, pricing, and payment discrepancies independently.
    • Provide necessary documentation and support for year-end financial audits.
    • Work directly with vendors and internal departments to identify root causes of issues and implement timely solutions.
    • Collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Receiving, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth processing of transactions.
    • Actively follow and promote a safe working environment.
    • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

    Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred
    • 5+ year of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience with multi-company entities and inter-company transactions
    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP and NetSuite; familiarity with Ramp or Coupa is a plus.

    We Offer:

    • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
    • 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
    • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
    • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary
    • Leadership development and training for career advancement
    • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program

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