Description Greater Opportunities is looking for a talented, Accounts Payable Specialist to join our fast-paced Finance team. The perfect candidate is a detail-oriented, self-starter who can directly support the Senior Accountants and CFO with all aspects of the accounts payable process. This individual should be able to effectively communicate with management and other functions within the company, as well as vendors, auditors and other third parties. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED (required), Associate degree in accounting (preferred); Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of related computer applications. Familiar with basic bookkeeping procedures. Typing or keyboarding experience required. Duties/Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Consistently pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Audit invoices to ensure appropriate general ledger account coding is applied
- Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and relevancy
- Ensure that invoices align with their corresponding Purchase Orders upon processing
- Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices and/or credit memos have been received and processed
- Identify and research discrepancies and escalate accordingly
- Assist with invoice research, resolving issues, and documentation for audits
- Maintains files including filing of accounts payable documentation and other miscellaneous filings
- Answers telephone as needed.
- Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
- Other duties as assigned
Employee Benefits
- 403b
- 403b matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid snow days
- 12 Paid holidays
- Paid time off