Accounts Payable Specialist Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Columbia, South Carolina. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to handle critical financial processes within a university setting. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy in financial transactions and contribute to maintaining budget compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational policies.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts to confirm alignment with the established budget.
• Verify and process deductions to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Utilize Excel for calculations, including creating and managing formulas and pivot tables.
• Review and code invoices accurately for proper account allocation.
• Monitor and ensure timely payments through ACH and other automated systems.
• Assist in auditing accounts to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support accrual accounting processes.
• Work with ERP and accounting software systems to maintain updated financial records.
• Provide support for financial reporting and analysis as needed. Requirements
• Proven experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as formulas and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and other accounting software.
• Knowledge of accrual accounting principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of account coding and financial documentation.
• Experience with automated clearing house (ACH) payment processes.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies through auditing and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

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