Accounts Payable Specialist 2

Job Summary 

The Accounts Payable Specialist 2 is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurately.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Accurately track all invoices, payments, and other relevant financial information and ensure it is correctly entered into the accounting system
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status.
• Reconcile vendor statements and correct any discrepancies.
• Keeping track of payment deadlines and following up with vendors to ensure payments have been received. 
• Communicating with other departments to ensure all invoices are authorized to be processed for payment
• Compare purchase orders to invoices to identify and fix discrepancies
• Verify expenses are charged to the correct account, general ledger, and cost center
• Provide support documentation for annual audits, month-end and year-end close
• Supports other projects or responsibilities as assigned       

Knowledge and Skills  

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent Data entry skills.
• Basic knowledge in GAAP, SOX Compliance

Qualifications  

1. College degree preferred; high school diploma required.
2. Minimum (3) three years' experience working in an accounts payable environment, preferably in the construction industry.