Accounts Payable Specialist

Allentown LLC • Allentown, NJ

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for making sure all bills are paid in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years as an accounts payable specialist
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of basic principles of finance and accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and associated applications
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and other commonly used accounting ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite
• Flexible to a changing work environment.
• High level of professionalism accompanied with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must have excellent time management and organization skills, being able to prioritize multiple priorities at one time, and collaborate closely with team members, other departments, executive management, customers, partners, vendors, and other external parties.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and verifies invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
• Effectively communicates with vendors to resolve any account discrepancies.
• Ensure all vendors are paid timely according to the agreed terms.
• Codes, reviews, and processes multiple invoices for multiple entities.
• Reviews and obtains appropriate documentation and approval of invoices.
• Processes all payment requests coming through the manual system.
• Generates payments using multiple payment methods including check printing and EFT.
• Prepares wires/ACH requests.
• Provides customer support for both internal and external customers and vendors.
• Supports other finance team members.
• Maintains the bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets, and updates information as needed.
• Updates clients’ accounts based on payment or contact information.
• Provides monthly analysis of unpaid A/P and aging reports.
• Follows all safety rules and quality standards including all company policies and procedures.
• Performs job assignments in a safe and productive manner while maintaining high quality levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees