Accounts Payable Specialist

Function:

The Accounts Payable Specialist works primarily with the accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. The Accounts Payable Specialist works in both a team and individual environment on a daily basis.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Sort, match, code and process invoices and credit memos, checking prices, freight 

• Process claims as needed
• Make timely payments for all invoices
• Enter invoices into system
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues in a timely manner
• Maintain vendor files – remit address, proper contacts
• Correspond with vendors, buying staff and stores, and respond to inquiries
• Assist with month end closing
• Other duties as assigned