Accounts Payable Specialist
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Our client - a well known food manufacturing business based in Syosset, Nassau County - are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team. This is a permanent role, and will be based in office 5 days/week.Client DetailsA rapidly growing and well known food manufacturing business. They are currently going through a period of expansion, with a very exciting future ahead!DescriptionThe role will involve:* Review, process, and approve invoices daily.* Handle payables for separate entities and work in several QuickBooks files.* Process invoices for payment by using a 3-way match.* Research invoice discrepancies (price, quantity, other) with the appropriate functional team member.* Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.* Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.* Meet monthly closing deadlines.ProfileThe candidate will have:* 3-5+ years of accounts payable experience* Knowledge of QuickBooks* Understanding of accounting* Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook* Strong attention to detail* High sense of urgency* Ability to prioritize and to manage multiple projects simultaneously* Motivated, self-starter that can also work as part of a team* Resourceful and curious mind to investigate issues* Prior food or beverage sector or manufacturing experience (optional)Job OfferA competitive salary and benefits packageMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.