Job Description:
General Objective
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely processing of all accounts payable transactions supporting assigned vendors.
**Responsibilities**:
- Process high volume of invoices for assigned vendors.
- Prioritize work based on due date and top vendor list.
- Three-way match PO invoices.
- Research & resolve invoice discrepancies with internal & external customers in multiple systems.
- Identify and resolve issues with purchase order invoices.
- Distribute expense invoices for approval.
- Respond to invoice status inquiries in a timely manner.
- Reconcile vendor statements using analytical and communication skills to resolve discrepancies.
- Train users to approve invoices.
- Complete vendor master add/change requests.
- Backup other members of Accounts Payable team.
- Assist with projects within and outside the department as assigned.
- Adhere to all financial policies, procedures, and deadlines.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma, and 2+ yr. high volume A/P processing.
- A/P within manufacturing industry.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and agile environment.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Works well independently and with others.