Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary of Position
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of all invoices and payments, while maintaining accuracy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform functions of Accounts Payable using Business Central.
Bi-Weekly payment transactions including wire transfers.
General understanding of freight and customs processes.
Ability to trace transactions through system and determine sources of discrepancies and make corrections.
High volume credit card account reconciliations.
Manage email correspondence regarding accounts payable.
Assist with the efficient, accurate, and timely execution of period end closing activities.
Comply with policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the accounting function(s).
Follow up on inquiries and assist managers with cost center issues.
Review weekly A/P aging’s, provide resolution and/or escalate issues to Accounting Supervisor.
Assist Accounting Manager with external audits.
Assist with month-end close related to vendor statement reconciliation and accruals.
Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner
Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership and team building skills.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to create, manage, and edit spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.
Traits
Effective communicator, both written and spoken.
Good attention to detail
Ability to assess problems and quickly developing scenarios for solutions
Solid judgement, and ability to take personal responsibility and ownership of all work performed.
Enjoy working with numbers and willing to be cross-trained for multiple functions
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business preferred or equivalent work experience.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, accounting software (i.e., Business Central, QuickBooks) and/or ERP software.
Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Banking or Finance

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid