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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
About the
Role:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing high-volume invoice processing, vendor payments, and financial recordkeeping across a portfolio of hotel properties. This role ensures invoices are accurately reviewed, approved, and paid in a timely manner while maintaining strong communication with vendors, hotel teams, and corporate leadership.
•This is an in-office position at our corporate office in Warwick, RI
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Responsibilities:
In addition to the duties stated above, you will be required to respond to inquiries from hotel staff and our Corporate Accounting Team in a timely manner. Review and validate AP batches for accuracy Monitor and clear items in error stage on a weekly basis. Process franchise, fintech, vendor, payroll, and CapEx invoices. Ensure accuracy, coding, and approvals. Process in-house checks with all required supporting documentation and submit for processing. Distribute check run reports and provide payment details. Process urgent same-day check requests as needed. Create and maintain vendor records. Reconcile AR aging statements, provide payment updates and resolve discrepancies.
Requirements:
1+ year of accounts payable experience and basic bookkeeping preferred. Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with the accounting team, outside vendors, and internal customers Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately process numerical data. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization skills and must thrive in a teamwork setting. Strong Excel and accounting system skills. Experience using Sage and iBuyEfficient platform preferred. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.
Source:
Hospitality Online