The Accounts Payable Specialist I performs accounting and clerical work to process and maintain payables accurately and on time. Core areas of responsibility include invoice posting, statement review, and support of departmental performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with internal and external customers to post accounts payable invoices accurately and on time.
- Review payable accounts to confirm information is recorded correctly and payments are properly authorized.
- Process invoices from shared mailboxes and maintain accurate records.
- Review invoices and vendor statements for completeness and accuracy.
- Validate pricing and receipts against purchase orders.
- Process employee expense reports and petty cash reimbursements in a timely manner.
- Maintain the accounts payable recurring-payment log.
- Meet departmental standards for posting volume and error rates.
- Follow through on identified performance and KPI issues.
- Perform other accounts payable duties as assigned.
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated integrity and accountability.
Preferred- Two or more years of accounts payable experience.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.