A company in Santa Clarita is seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Accounts Payable Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment, undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The Accounts Payable Specialist role will involve, providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization.
Responsibilities:
Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits.
Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the finance director.
Handle the administrative needs of the AP/Finance Department.
Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings and resolve any discrepancies by working with various departments and vendors.
Review and verify invoices and check requests.
Set up new vendors, preparing batches of invoices for data entry, following internal control procedures.
Ensure prompt and accurate monthly closings.
Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries as necessary.
Assist in streamlining, improving and automating the accounts payable process.
Requirements:
Proven work experience as an accounts payable clerk.
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (eg. Sage).
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
