Accounts Payable Specialist
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Job DescriptionGreater 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 appliedReview documentation for accuracy, completeness, and relevancyEnsure that invoices align with their corresponding Purchase Orders upon processingReconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices and/or credit memos have been received and processedIdentify and research discrepancies and escalate accordinglyAssist with invoice research, resolving issues, and documentation for auditsMaintains files including filing of accounts payable documentation and other miscellaneous filingsAnswers telephone as needed.Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.Other duties as assignedEmployee Benefits403b403b matchingHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife InsurancePaid snow days12 Paid holidaysPaid time off