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Accounts Payable Specialist
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our payment processes. You will be responsible for handling all aspects of the accounts payable cycle, from processing invoices to completing payments and maintaining vendor relationships. Your contributions will help keep our financial operations running smoothly and accurately. <br> Key Responsibilities: Invoice Processing: Review, code, and process invoices while ensuring accuracy and proper authorization. Payment Management: Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, and ACH payments to vendors according to company policies. Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. Vendor Management: Maintain detail oriented and effective communication with vendors, responding to inquiries and resolving payment issues. Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies. Approval Workflow: Follow up with internal departments to ensure proper approval processes for invoices and payments. Month-End Close: Support month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and assisting with financial reporting as needed. Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., IRS, SOX).
Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or similar role. Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles. Familiarity with financial systems/software such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or NetSuite. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). High attention to detail and organizational skills for managing multiple tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with vendors and internal teams. Preferred Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience with automated payment solutions or ERP systems. Relevant certifications, such as Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) certification, are a plus.
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  • Syracuse, NY
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 50000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our payment processes. You will be responsible for handling all aspects of the accounts payable cycle, from processing invoices to completing payments and maintaining vendor relationships. Your contributions will help keep our financial operations running smoothly and accurately. <br> Key Responsibilities: Invoice Processing: Review, code, and process invoices while ensuring accuracy and proper authorization. Payment Management: Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, and ACH payments to vendors according to company policies. Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. Vendor Management: Maintain detail oriented and effective communication with vendors, responding to inquiries and resolving payment issues. Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies. Approval Workflow: Follow up with internal departments to ensure proper approval processes for invoices and payments. Month-End Close: Support month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and assisting with financial reporting as needed. Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., IRS, SOX).
  • 2025-08-29T17:34:47Z

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