Accounts Payable Specialist

*Accounts Payable Specialist* The Accounts Payable Specialist is to support the Financial Controller in all transactions, duties, and initiatives regarding accounts payable and various finance duties.
The AP Specialist will have great attention to detail, be extremely organized and have a good working knowledge of accounting concepts and project accounting.
The A/P Specialist will have a firm understanding of all accounts payable duties and processes.
This role will help in the day-to-day financial preparation for, but not limited to, A/P, month-end/year-end financial transaction recording and reporting, as well as handling requests from outside and internal auditors.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities* · Monitor Company specific AP email account for incoming AP invoices.
· Obtain proper approvals and project coding for all incoming invoices prior to processing.
· Ensures adherence to internal delegation of authority policy prior to payment.
· Ensures all AP invoices are paid timely and within payment terms taking advantage of any applicable discounts.
· Assist with Form 1099 preparation.
· Monitor invoicing exceptions and unique supplier situations while keeping other internal team members aware of the issues.
· Act with a sense of urgency and professionalism to internal and external inquiries via email and phone.
· Participate in special projects as assigned.
· Assists team with monthly close and associated monthly reporting.
· Participates in preparation and review of audit materials and work papers as required for internal and external audits.
*Qualifications and Requirements* · Self-motivated and focused individual with strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
· 3+ years’ experience in accounts payable is required.
· Working knowledge of GAAP.
· Ability to work independently or as part of team.
· Strong organizational skills and analytical / logical approach.
· Strong attention to details.
· Professional demeanor with the ability to work with suppliers, and company stakeholders.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or working towards a degree.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Teams, and Outlook and in using Accounting related computer systems to setup queries, enter data and process information.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system preferred, but experience with other systems such as SAP and Netsuite also advantageous.
· Ability to think and work outside the box.
· Understanding of foreign currencies is a plus.
· Familiarity with Mac OS.
*Physical Demands & Abilities* · Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers · Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly · Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines Job Type: Full-time Salary: $55,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Accounts Payable: 3 years (Required) * GAAP: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person