Accounts Payable Specialist

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Benefits

• Competitive wage negotiable based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short/Long term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D coverage, Pet insurance, EAP, and PTO
• Personalized and comprehensive training
• Ongoing clinical and back-office support

Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Specialist oversees the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and expense vouchers, ensuring everything aligns seamlessly. The incumbent leverages their knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles, understanding their direct impact on the practice's financial statements. They showcase their ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. The incumbent is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and utilizes their skills in training various users on accounts payable processes and programs, showcasing effective data entry and a keen knack for numbers. The incumbent highlights their strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to set expectations with stakeholders and collaborate effectively with staff at all levels. They illustrate organizational excellence, emphasizing time management, a deadline-driven approach, and commitment to teamwork in a collaborative environment.

This is a full-time Monday to Friday (8:00 am until 5:00 pm) position. Monday to Thursday in office; Fridays working remotely from home.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

• High School Diploma required; Accounting, Business, or Finance degree/background preferred.

Required Competencies 

• 10-key by touch

Required Work Experience

• 3 years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience (5 years preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications

Required Languages

• Excellent written and oral English 
   

Key Responsibilities

•    Receive and enter invoices into computerized accounting system.
•    Reconcile entries and verify balances for accuracy.
•    Analyze invoice/expense reports to charge expenses to appropriate accounts.
•    Pay vendors, ensuring accuracy in payments and resolving discrepancies.
•    Process employee payments, verifying expense reports.
•    Maintain accurate accounting ledgers by posting transactions.
•    Verify vendor accounts through reconciliation of monthly statements.
•    Calculate and report sales taxes on paid invoices.
•    Match invoices with purchase orders and requisitions
•    Maintain and file invoices and supporting documentation.
•    Manage vendor relations and AP disbursements, including tax matters.
•    Ensure accuracy and timeliness in month-end accounts payable close.
•    Develop and maintain desktop manual for AP functions.
•    Determine and address uncashed checks and open payables.
•    Prepare all necessary monthly/year-end reports.
•    Perform additional assigned duties professionally.