Accounts Payable Specialist

Remote

💰 Finance

Accounts Payable Specialists are typically employed by accounting firms or corporations. They reconcile and verify invoices within the finance department of a corporation. They usually assist accountants and auditors in preparing documentation up until tax season. They may also be responsible for paying company bills and ensuring that financial statements include the correct information.

What does a Accounts Payable Specialist do?

An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the financial processing of transactions for an organization. Their duties include daily bookkeeping and record keeping, financial reporting and the preparation of tax records for financial audits.

Responsibilities

A Accounts Payable Specialist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Accounts Payable Specialist should be able to execute:

Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
Analyzing workflow processes
Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
Processing due invoices for payments
Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts

Required Skills

A competitive Accounts Payable Specialist will have certain skills and qualifications, including: