Accounts Payable Specialist - Apply Now! in Long Beach, CA at Vaco

Job Description

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who has a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Use 3-way matching to match invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies
• Ability to work with vendors to resolve discrepancies and vendor inquiries
• Research and process charge-backs and recalls
• Ensure that invoices have the appropriate general ledger codes and approval for payment
• Input invoices in the accounts payable system
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of merchandise and expense invoices
• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• 1099 maintenance
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2 - 3+ years accounts payable with three way match and general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications
• Proficient in data entry
• Good communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook