Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle assigned vendor accounts
Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
Assemble invoices to be completed for payment
Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable)
Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
Check vendor files for any previous payments
Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for BRC records
Prepare journal entries listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
Reconcile vendor statements
Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial audits and as required
Assist with month end financial close
Related duties as assigned

HOURS:

Full-time 35 hours per week

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA in Accounting or Finance preferred
2+ years' related experience preferred
Organization, prioritization skills
attention to detail with analytical skill
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Confidentiality
Problem solving skills
Ability to complete work on schedule
High level of comfort and proficiency working with automated financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience with an accounting software a plus.
Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting