Sr Accounts Payable Specialist - Temp

This position is a Temporary position responsible for performing daily/monthly accounts payable (AP) processes in an accurate and timely manner. Provides support to AP Leader and actively participates in projects and process efficiencies.

Flexibility, adaptability, collaboration and teamwork are a must in this fast-paced environment.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed invoice processing while ensuring proper backup documentation, payment terms and authorization
• Analyze and research invoice inconsistencies or discrepancies and provide resolution
• Reconcile vendor statements to ensure payment has been made, research and correct variances
• Respond to inquiries from both internal and external customers and vendors in a timely manner
• Ensure accounts payable policies and controls are followed
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and compliant with SOX and general accounting practices
• Understand sales/use tax laws as they relate to purchases from vendors and ensure correct tax is paid on company purchases.
• Serves as point of contact for audit documentation and research purposes
• Maintains clear understanding of all AP roles in order to provide back up assistance when needed.
• Manage Utility Debit Accounts and respective monthly accruals.
• Other duties assigned

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Minimum three to five years of full cycle Accounts Payable required
• Minimum one year experience in a lead Accounts Payable role a plus

Skills: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, self-motivation and focused attitude are key
• Must be a self starter, learn quickly, adapt to change and work independently when needed
• Proactive disposition with strong follow through skills
• Ability to interact with customers and co-workers at various levels in a courteous and professional manner
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Effective use of both verbal and written communication
• Organized work approach
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft office software to include Word, Outlook and Excel
• PeopleSoft experience a plus
• May be required to work outside regular work schedule

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Able and willing to:
• Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders