Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

• The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company.

Duties:

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and recording Accounts Payable data.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies, in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
• Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices.
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
• Understands compliance issues around Accounts Payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting degree.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience as Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts Payable: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Great Neck, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person