Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Careerstaffing
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Handle Full Cycle Accounts Payable, taking ownership for a Group of Vendors with minimal Supervision once trained.
Help maintain accurate general ledger accounts by posting accounts payable transactions on a daily/weekly/monthly basis while matching vendor invoices to purchase orders, packing slips and other applicable supporting documents, and ensuring supporting documents are attached to the entry.
Ability to analyze and process full-cycle accounts payable in a timely manner including, but not limited to, reconciling vendor statements, assisting with the dispute of inaccurate invoices, ensuring accurate GL Coding and UOM match, routing invoices for the appropriate approvals, resolving processing issues, preparing and executing payment runs, and payment batch reconciliation.
Review, code and accrue CA sales tax where applicable.
Maintain vendor files and banking information preferences and updates.
Maintain frequent interaction with vendors and work with Purchasing on various vendor tasks to prevent order delays, and work with other departments acting as liaison with vendors in regard to general correspondence and inquiries.
Investigate and resolve complex vendor / invoice issues and perform research as needed.
Assist with the month-end close functions in accordance with the financial close schedule, including confirming vendor estimates for unbilled services and AP Accruals.
Maintain compliance with SOX internal controls applicable to job functions.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills and the ability to effectively, respectfully, and tactfully communicate both with vendors and various internal departments with a strong grasp on the English language including proper grammar and verbiage and track/follow up on requests in a timely manner.
Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures
Proficiency in MS Excel - with the ability to follow instructions and effectively manipulate spreadsheets and formulas within pre-existing reports.
Able to navigate within an ERP system is mandatory, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred.
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