Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role: As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will serve as a vital link in our financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and seamless vendor relations. You will leverage your expertise in bookkeeping and financial software to streamline payment cycles and drive accuracy across all transactional reporting.

Responsibilities: Oversee the full-cycle invoice processing workflow, ensuring strict adherence to internal financial controls and compliance standards. Cultivate professional vendor partnerships by proactively managing inquiries and resolving payment-related concerns. Execute precise disbursement schedules, utilizing electronic transfers and check processing to maintain optimal cash flow. Perform comprehensive account reconciliations to identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring ledger integrity. Contribute to the efficiency of month-end financial closes by preparing accurate documentation and supporting data. Facilitate audit readiness by maintaining organized, transparent records of all financial activities. Identify opportunities to refine departmental workflows, directly impacting the speed and reliability of our financial operations.

Required Skills: High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework in accounting or finance is highly valued. Demonstrated success in an accounts payable or high-volume bookkeeping environment. Solid grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental cost accounting concepts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software platforms. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills: Prior experience supporting Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. Professional certification such as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or similar credential. Proven track record of improving manual financial processes through technology adoption.