Accounts Payable specialistHM Premier Group Inc

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist
 
Directly Reporting to Finance Manager
 
Her role is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. A typical Accounts Payable job description also highlights the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables
Ensure the accuracy of an organization's financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment
Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
Day-to-Day Duties
Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
Assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment
Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
Type periodic reports and other records
Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
Reconcile bank statements
Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping
Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors
Qualifications:
Degree in Accountancy or Management Accounting
At least 1 year of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable
Possess strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A high degree of familiarity with accounts receivable functions
Ability to stay focused on a task, particularly while battling and meeting up with deadlines