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