Accounts Payable Specialist
Core
Process vendor invoices, perform matching, prepare payments, and maintain records for the full-cycle accounts payable function.
Role type
entry-level accounts payable specialist
Builds
weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers)
Domain
corporate finance / accounts payable
Required skills
invoice processing, 2-way/3-way matching, payment preparation, vendor statement reconciliation, record keeping, audit support, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, formulas), accounting software/ERP familiarity
Preferred skills
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, experience in bookkeeping or general accounting
Technologies
QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP
Responsibilities
Receive and enter vendor invoices and credit memos; Match invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents; Prepare weekly payment runs; Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies; Maintain physical and digital filing systems; Support internal and external audits; Assist with month-end close procedures
Seniority
Entry-level, aspiring accounting professional