Our Accounts Payable Specialist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Accounts Payable Specialist role
Accounts Payable Specialists are responsible for processing invoices, issuing payments, reconciling accounts, and troubleshooting any discrepancies in payments. They must be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a sound knowledge of accounting principles.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Accounts Payable Specialist is to ensure that all invoices and other payments to vendors and suppliers are processed in a timely and accurate manner. These specialists are responsible for reconciling accounts payable records, verifying invoice and payment information, resolving discrepancies, and providing customer service to vendors. They also maintain accurate records and prepare reports, as well as assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
Accounts Payable Specialist Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department. The Accounts Payable Specialist will process invoices, manage vendor relationships, and reconcile accounts. This position requires a high level of accuracy, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. The Accounts Payable Specialist will also process expense reports and prepare weekly accounts payable reports. This position requires strong communication skills to interact with vendors and internal departments.
Accounts Payable Specialist Duties
- Process invoices and verify financial data
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions
- Maintain vendor files and communicate with vendors
- Prepare and process checks for payment
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- Assist with month-end closing
Accounts Payable Specialist Skills
- Processing invoices
- Reconciling accounts
- Handling vendor inquiries
- Preparing payments
- Maintaining accurate records
Accounts Payable Specialist Requirements
- Ability to accurately process payments and maintain accounting records
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of accounting systems and principles
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Traits
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Data Entry Skills