AP Specialist Temporary

Summary:

We are looking for a driven entry levelAP Specialist with a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles and terms.You should be a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking. This role is a temporary position with the potential to transition to a permanent role.


Responsibilities:

• Conductsfull cycle AP 3Way match occasional wire bank transfers
• 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
• Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Assists with reconciling vendor statements on a regular basis
• Prepare 1099s at the end of the year
• Analyze and track accounts payable amounts; prepares analysis of accounts as required
• Assisting with research filing data entry and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• File documents in accordance with standard departmental recordkeeping
• Communicate with internal and external end users to respond to inquiries and resolve issues
• Notify staff of any discrepancies
• Obtain an understanding of Finance policies and procedures
• Document or revise standard operating procedures
• Contribute to special project assignments

Skills Required:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administrationor similar field
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to compile analyze and summarize financial information
• Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient manner
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer and printer
• Ability to pay extreme attention to small details
• Ability to use business operating software (e.g. MS Excel MS Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and BPM (Bellwether) is a plus