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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.
$44,393 / year median in South Carolina
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Job Overview The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for assisting in multiple financial activities relating to multiple company accounts payable processing and general office administration. Integrity and strong attention to detail are crucial for this role. Payables Processing
- Processing Accounts Payable in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
- Communicate with and resolve any potential issues with vendors
- Contribute to improvement in processes and procedures with respect to accounts payable
- Audits invoices against purchase orders, identifying discrepancies and seeks approval for payment
- Verifies, enters, and posts details of business transactions to the appropriate system
- Ensures invoices without POs are coded and duly authorized
- Prepares approved debit memos as necessary and communicates notice to vendor
- Answers vendor queries
- Maintains AP documentation
- Review all unprocessed/outstanding invoices at the end of every month
- Reconciles vendor statements
- Assist with reconciliation of AP-GL accounts
- Provide coverage and support for reception Requirements
- At least 1 years' experience of proven accounts payable administration
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy Self-starter who enjoys a dynamic challenging work environment Detailed oriented, takes pride in preparing quality work High level verbal and written communication skills Ability to work for multiple companies and multiple systems Proficient in