Our client, an advertising company, is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist with a shared services background for an immediate start. <br><br>As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be focused on processing invoices, ensuring account coding is accurate and providing exceptional customer service to vendors and internal customers. As a member of the accounts payable team, this position will also continue to build and develop the best practices in all policies and processes, implement continuous improvement efforts while also ensuring internal controls and compliance requirements are met. <br>Job Responsibilities: <br>• Process invoice exceptions, entering and verifying GL coding<br>• Reviews and prioritizes daily workload to ensure all vendors receive payment within stated terms<br>• Maintain and resolve all invoice exception queues, including duplicates, missing vendor and miscellaneous<br>• Properly research and handle utility past due and disconnect notices<br>• Manage interface batch files from front-end system to Workday Financials<br>• Manage pay cycles and disbursements<br>• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal customers in a timely manner<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies<br>• Process AP in CenterViews <br>• Support P-card program, order new cards and manage credit limits<br>• Maintain vendor setup and vendor maintenance of key fields according to the established policies and procedures<br>• Support 1099 vendor reconciliation<br>• Assist in month-end close process<br>• Assists in special projects as assigned including completion of 1099 processing<br>• Performs other duties as assigned<br>Education and Certifications <br>• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year accredited university strongly preferred<br>Work Experience <br>• At least 3-5 years high volume accounts payable experience in a corporate or shared service center environment<br>• Experience with Workday Financials ERP system preferred<br>Skills<br>• Must have strong work ethic<br>• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable<br>• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner<br>• Highly collaborative including ability to work effectively with cross functional teams<br>• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment<br>• Basic accounting principles knowledge and research and resolution skills<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and Word<br>• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness competencies<br>•establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.<br>• Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.<br> If you are extremely detail oriented, able to multitask and are looking to work in a fast-paced environment this position is for you! Apply online now for immediate consideration or call 210-696-8300.