Summary:
We are looking for a driven entry level AP 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:
- Conducts full cycle AP, 3-Way 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or 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