Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary: Compiles and maintains accounts payable records by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the day to day processing and reconciliation of invoices into the accounts payable system across all business units.
• Verifies and approves all invoices for payment. Ensures compliance with corporate approval levels and authorities.
• Ensures accurate data entry and consistent General Ledger account assignments.
• Prepares, audits and runs payments for check, ACH and wire transactions within JDE and external banking systems.
• Creates and maintains accounts payable payment calendar. Communicates to both internal and external customers.
• Assists in maintaining Supplier Master/Address Book in JDE system (addresses, name changes, banking information, etc.)
• Processes employee expense reports via Concur application.
• Analyzes Supplier accounts when appropriate, assists in maximizing payment terms and negotiates extended terms with Suppliers when necessary.
• Reconciles Supplier account statements and issues as they arise.
• Answers all internal and external accounts payable inquires and issues.
• Assists in monthly closings (reports, accruals, etc.)
• Prepares and submits year end 1099's.
• Maintains W-9 forms for all Supplier's.
• Processes Supplier Credit Applications.
• Performs office clerical duties such as filing, copying, scanning, faxing, FedEx shipments and mail distribution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field with relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and outlook.
• JDE experience is preferred.
• Organized, exceptional time management and communication skills (written and oral).
• Understands importance of confidentiality and integrity

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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