Accounts Payable Specialist II

Job description The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing accounts payable and accurately submitting invoices for payment. Employment in this position requires a flexible schedule and a commitment to a diverse working environment. Our ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working with a team of peers and adheres to strict deadlines. Essential Duties/ Responsibilities: • Processing vendor payments against existing contracts and cost accruals • Verifying vendor statements and validating cost accruals • Able to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain productivity with multiple distractions • Flexible enough to adjust to daily needs even if it varies from the planned daily activity. • Ability to make reasonable decisions based on key business details • Monthly reconciliation of statements to vendor accounts • Excellent follow-up skills • Effectively communicate with domestic and foreign suppliers, shipping companies, railroads, warehouses, and vendor partners • Respond to vendor questions timely and with professionalism and positivity • Effectively able to work independently and as a team • The drive and desire to “own” a process • Ambitious and detail oriented SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Solid Excel skills and experience with accounting systems. • Entry level understanding of the accounting cycle, account classifications, debits and credits. • Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills, speaks clearly and well in positive or negative situations. • Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions to meet organizational objectives in a legal, moral and ethical manner. • Initiative – Works well independently; displays readiness to undertake or instigate projects on his or her own. • Planning/organizing – Detail oriented and able to prioritize and plans work activities, uses time efficiently. • Problem solving – The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. • Quality management – The individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality through systems and processes, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. • Safety and security – Actively promote and personally observes safety and security procedures; uses technology, intellectual property, equipment and materials properly. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related experience preferred. • Entry Level accounting experience.