Accounts Payable Specialist

The ideal candidate will have experience in processing invoices, employee expense reports, and other accounts payables into the financial information system according to company policies and guidelines. Reviews additions and extensions on all bills and invoices, verifies authorization for payment, and assigns priority. This team member provides support to the US Corporate Office. Most of the work will consist of processing invoices for the US team and utilizing the Accounting Shared Inbox to answer questions and process invoices.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of the Accounts Payable function by matching purchase orders to invoices and invoice processing through ABBYY/OnBase into Oracle; identify errors or discrepancies and resolve before processing

Reconcile monthly statements and related transactions to vendor accounts

Research and resolve any outstanding balances on vendor accounts

Follow-up internally and externally on invoices and credits

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with department co-workers and internal customers

Communicate with vendors by telephone, mail or email, resolving a variety of routine inquiries concerning account status, and communicating resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons

Communicate with internal customers for invoice approvals, PO price, quantity discrepancies, goods receipts, etc.

Process and follow-up on rush/priority items

Assist with month end and year end closings

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred

Proven experience in handle a variety of tasks as they relate to Accounts Payable.

International Company experience, preferably with a USA based company

Self-starter with problem solving skills

Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.

Proficient with computers and the necessary software used by the facility.

Must perform duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision.

Team player, maintaining a positive customer focus, both internally and externally.