Accounts Payable Specialist at Creative Financial Staffing

Accounts Payable Specialist
Our client is a well-established company with over 40 years of growth and success is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its team. This organization is a leader in its industry, offering innovative solutions to customers and fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. This position is 100% onsite in Seymour, CT!

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist:
The ideal candidate will have experience in full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice management, payment approvals, and maintaining accurate records. Key responsibilities include:

• The accounts payable specialist is responsible for evaluating and processing invoices, check requests, credit card charges, and related documentation for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Managing manual check requests and performing weekly check runs.
• Responding to vendor inquiries and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Reconciling open payables and vendor statements, including researching and correcting discrepancies.
• Updating and maintaining the vendor database.
• Preparing and issuing vendor 1099 forms.
• The accounts payable specialist is responsible for billing customers and handling related documentation.
• Assisting with additional responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• AAS/BS degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills, including v-lookups and pivot tables, are a plus.
• Thorough understanding of accounts payable procedures and general ledger chart of accounts.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.