AP Specialist

Must have:
- Solomon or Oracle Accounting software
-High volume invoice processing

-experience cutting checks
There may be some reconciliations and the team processes over 10k invoices a month. Need qualified candidates who dont need hand holding
Qualifications
*High School diploma or GED equivalent
*Five years of accounts payable experience
*Experience working with accounting software
*Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
*Good Customer Service skills
*Good Communication skills
*Team Player
*Detail Oriented
*Effective organization and time management skills
*Numeric data entry proficiency
*Good Analytical Skills
*Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served
*Ability to travel
*Thorough Background Screening upon hire including FBI, FDLE, Local Law check, Employment Reference check, DMV check, Criminal Records check, Social Security Trace & Drug Screening
Responsibilities
*To provide support to the Systems Management Manager and Staff by performing assigned accounting activities in an accurate and timely manner
*Review and confirm accuracy of Systems Management Specialists' coding and cost account combinations and data entry
*Verify sufficient evidence of authorizations and appropriate approvals for invoices presented for processing
*Enter invoices and employee expense reports as required
*Receive vendor statements and perform monthly reconciliation of invoices entered and identify any outstanding issues
*Manage on a weekly basis the scheduling and preparation of checks-ensuring timely payments to employees and vendors according to management guidelines
*Contact vendors and employees regarding payment status, invoice approvals and authorization discrepancies
*Timely responses to vendors, managers and employees e-mail request for invoice discrepancies and payments
*Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances and third party database
*Provide ongoing support to the management team and assist with quarterly reviews, year-end audits and annual 1099-misc
*Maintain the Escheatment records and send out notices as needed for outstanding checks
*Additional responsibilities includes: communicating and escalating relevant issues to Account Managers, leading initiatives to process improvements within accounts payable, assist managers in identifying and implementing process changes from root cause analysis to improve timeliness of payments, ensure data integrity and compliance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.