Accounts Payable Specialist

Bedford Heights, OH, USA Req #475

Monday, October 21, 2024

The Account Payable Specialist is responsible for reviewing, monitoring and maintaining invoices, expense reports, and other accounts payable transactions and reports. This person will work in direct support of the Accounts Payable Manager and serve as an AP Liaison to various remote locations within The Cook & Boardman Group. A qualified applicant should have accounts payable knowledge and experience.

Essential Functions
• Reviews and verifies invoices, check requisitions, expense reports, and enters them into ERP system
• Reconciles other accounts payable transactions
• Prepares and performs daily check runs (back up function)
• Prepares analysis of vendor accounts upon request
• Monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintains vendor/supplier file, along with W-9 files and other qualifying information
• Corresponds with vendors and other associates and responds to inquires
• Responsible for 1099 reporting and ensuring the accuracy of the information maintained in the accounting system
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver's license preferred
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in similar accounting position
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent Excel experience and skills required
• High attention to detail, self-motivated, and the ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong PC and systems skills required, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly