Accounts Payable Specialist

General Summary

An Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial role in the financial operations of a company by managing and overseeing the organization's accounts payable processes. The primary responsibility of an Accounts Payable Specialist is to ensure accurate and timely payment of the company's outstanding invoices and bills.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable process
  
  

• Graduate of BS in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration 
• With proven work experience as Treasury Specialist 
• With a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations 
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers 
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or other systems) 
• Proficient in English and in MS Office 
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills 
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail