The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, employee expense reports, and other accounts payables into the financial information system according to company policies and guidelines.
Reviews additions and extensions on all bills and invoices, verifies authorization for payment, and assigns priority. This team member provides support to the US Corporate Office. Most of the work will consist of processing invoices for the US team and utilizing the Accounting Shared Inbox to answer questions and process invoices.
Functional Responsibilities:
Perform all aspects of the Accounts Payable function by matching purchase orders to invoices and invoice processing through ABBYY/On Base into Oracle; identify errors or discrepancies and resolve before processing
Reconcile monthly statements and related transactions to vendor accounts
Research and resolve any outstanding balances on vendor accounts
Follow-up internally and externally on invoices and credits
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with department co-workers and internal customers
Communicate with vendors by telephone, mail or email, resolving a variety of routine inquiries concerning account status, and communicating resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons
Communicate with internal customers for invoice approvals, PO price, quantity discrepancies, goods receipts, etc.
Process and follow-up on rush/priority items
Assist with month end and year end closings
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in working with A.P tasks
Able to communicate effectively across different functions of the business