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Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$49,996 / year median in Rhode Island
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist at The Planet Group Accounts Payable Specialist at The Planet Group in Providence, Rhode Island Posted in 4 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Contract:
6+ months Pay rate: $26-31/hr. Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Must Haves:
2+ years AP experience Strong with automated systems ( need experience with an ERP system and excel skills) High attention to detail Comfortable with hands on day to day recurring tasks Summary The Accounts Payable Processor is responsible for managing all invoice and payment activities within the company's automated and manual Accounts Payable (AP) systems. This role ensures the accurate and efficient flow of invoices through the platforms, oversees exception handling, and supports up-to-date supplier records. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end invoice processing within the automated and manual Accounts Payable systems, from invoice receipt to final posting, ensuring accurate coding, required approvals, and compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls through strong attention to detail and effective problem solving. Prepare, validate, and process supplier payments in accordance with established payment schedules, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies and internal controls. Review payment proposals, verify vendor banking information, monitor payment exceptions, and coordinate the resolution of payment issues with suppliers, Treasury, Procurement, and internal stakeholders. Support payment execution across multiple payment methods, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, virtual cards, and other approved electronic payment platforms, while maintaining segregation of duties and payment security controls.