Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist - Contract/Contract To Hire
Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a Temporary/Contract or Contract To Hire basis.
Job Overview:
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing invoices, managing vendor payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing:
- Review and verify invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
- Enter invoices into the accounting system and ensure timely processing.
- Resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices.
- Vendor Management:
- Maintain vendor accounts and contact information.
- Process vendor payments via check, ACH, or wire transfer.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.
- Account Reconciliation:
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly accounts payable reconciliations and reports.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting principles.
- Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and answering inquiries.
- Prepare and maintain accounts payable documentation and records.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes.
- Implement best practices for accounts payable management.
Qualifications:
- Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 4+ experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you have experience in Accounts Payable, we encourage you to apply!
Equal opportunity employer.
Meet Your Recruiter
Elisia Bybee
Market Director
Elisia joins 619 Recruiting with 13 years of experience in sales, recruiting, and management from her previous role at Robert Half as a Practice Director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Cincinnati and post-graduation spent 10 years in public accounting working with small to mid-size businesses doing general ledger accounting and tax with a specialization in SALT.
She knows that making good placements for candidates and companies is an art that relies not only on professional experience, but the match of soft skills and company culture. She realizes that each person and company that she interacts with are unique and will strive to provide the best individual experience.
Elisia thrives on building. Building meaningful relationships, building strong foundations for business, and continuously planning three steps ahead to be sure the best current decisions are being made for future outcomes.
Personally, she spends her free time traveling, gardening, kayaking, and working on home improvement projects. She holds a 200-hour certificate to teach yoga and is a 2nd level Reiki Practioner. She is blessed with an amazing (and patient) husband, long-time friends, and the unconditional love of her two adopted dogs.