AP Specialist
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Accentuate Staffing is working with a Pharmaceutical Company in Durham/RTP who is looking to hire an AP Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity with good benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for reviewing all invoices for appropriate documentation and obtain approval prior to payment.
- Will process 3-way P.O. matching invoices as well as non-P.O. invoices.
- Will prioritize invoices according to payment terms and deadlines.
- Will process check requests.
- Will match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks, and distribute / mail checks accordingly.
- Assist in vendor set-up process, including 1099 and vendor maintenance and respond to all vendor inquiries.
- Ensure proper sales / use tax calculation and remittance.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
- Assist in month end closing.
- Responsible for maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Possess the ability to identify, escalate, and provide recommendations to team on solutions to A/P process issues.
- Support bank, tax, and year-end financial audits, as requested.
Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related Business field preferred.
- 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience; experience working in a mid-sized company A/P shared service team a plus.
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience preferred.
- Concur & SAP experience a plus.
- Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.