Accounts Payable Specialist

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. 
• Process Subcontractor payments, verifying lien releases
• Process PO matching invoices, up to 100 plus line item entries 
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms 
• Process check requests 
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly 
• 1099 maintenance 
• Respond to all vendor inquires 
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies 
• Assist in month end closing 
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices 
• Assist with other accounts payable projects as needed 

• responsible for processing payment for invoices for multiple companies.

Skills Required:

• Vista by Viewpoint accounting software preferred 
• Must have strong work ethics 
• Must be well organized and a self- starter 
• Must be able to follow standard filling procedures 
• Detail orientated, professional attitude, reliable 
• Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch, VISTA experience a plus 
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills 
• Strong problem solving, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills 
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures 
• 2+ years of accounts payable/ accounting experience 
• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred