Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will manage the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting overall financial operations. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and compliance standards will be instrumental in maintaining our company's financial integrity and operational efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify all incoming invoices using accounting software such as Workday, SAP, or QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies related to accounts payable transactions promptly.
- Prepare and record journal entries for payments, accruals, and adjustments while maintaining detailed documentation for audit purposes.
- Manage vendor onboarding, updates, and communications to ensure smooth payment cycles and strong professional relationships.
- Ensure adherence to SOX compliance controls by documenting processes and conducting regular audits of payable transactions.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, human resources, and other departments to facilitate seamless data entry and processing of payments.
- Support month-end closing activities by reconciling general ledger accounts related to accounts payable and assisting with financial analysis as needed.
Requirements
- Proven experience with accounting software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft is essential.
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles, double entry bookkeeping, and financial concepts related to accounts payable.
- Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Kronos and benefits administration processes is a plus.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements for internal controls over financial reporting.
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing proficiency preferred).
- Ability to perform account reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation efficiently.
- Experience in public accounting or governmental accounting is advantageous but not required. Join us in a role that challenges you to grow your expertise while making a meaningful impact on our organization’s financial health! We value energetic professionals eager to bring their skills in technical accounting, analysis, and bookkeeping to a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence.
Pay: $25.14 - $30.28 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Work Location: Remote
