Accounts Payable Specialist - 25-30 p/hr - CareerBuilder Premium Subscription

We are seeking a Sharp AP professional for our client in the Plano area

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The AP specialist will be involved in all areas of the AP process that include vendor setup, invoice entry, preparation of checks, resolution of vendor and team queries, preparation of 1099’s and month end close. The successful candidate should have 5+ years of AP experience and possess a solid knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable processes. The position requires strong analytical skills, clear communication skills, polished data entry skills (10 keypad) with the ability to prioritize and meet reporting deadlines and “get things done”. We are looking for someone with a passion for service excellence who is a team player and thrives in a fast paced, roll up your sleeves office environment. Someone who is reliable is a must.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support all daily AP processes AP process that include vendor setup, invoice entry, preparation of checks, resolution of vendor and team queries, and month end close.
• Reconciliation on all vendors monthly
• Research non-compliance invoices
• Take charge of utilities spreadsheet, rent, recurring consultants
• Develop, nurture, and manage relationships with key vendors by adhering to contractual terms and supporting timely and accurate payments and responses.
• Support special projects relating to audits, migration to new AP software (Workday), preparation of 1099s, scan all invoices into local shared drive

Education, Certification & Experience

• 3-5+ years AP experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize daily/weekly responsibilities.
• Solid AP technical skills, efficient on numeric 10-keypad and knowledge of AP process best practices
• Ability to communicate clearly to clients and all levels within organization
• Team player (cover teammate/s on vacation) with ability to build relationships throughout organization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills a must
• Service focused with sense of urgency and ability to get stuff done.
• Research knowledge
• Recording of ACH/Wire payments
• Assist with AP mailbox, assist with mail (scan to team)
• Key 50-75 invoices weekly (more during month end)