Accounts Payable Specialist in San Francisco, CA

Accounts Payable Specialist job description

Accounts payable specialists should have strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities. Companies expect applicants for these roles to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; familiarity with additional software is also valued. Candidates for these roles should have three to five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree.

Typical accounts payable specialist duties:

Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing

Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software

Processing invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner

Maintaining invoice copies, purchase orders and approvals

Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues

Communicating with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests and inquiries as needed

Providing supporting documentation for audits

Assisting with month-end closing

Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors

Updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger

Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations and chargebacks

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Account reconciliations

Accounts payable

Auditing

Automated clearing house

Business planning and forecasting

Customer service

ERP software proficiency

Invoice coding

Journal entry management

Payment processing

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Salary for Accounts Payable Specialist in San Francisco, CA

71400 - 87380

Low

71400

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

78200

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

87380

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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