Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Overview:

Our client in the Knoxville area is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. In this essential accounting operations role, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable activities and support the finance team with critical transactional tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, proven experience handling confidential financial information, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Receive, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals

+ Manage the accounts payable workflow, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts

+ Perform general ledger (GL) and account reconciliations to ensure transaction accuracy

+ Enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain accurate records

+ Prepare and process payments, including cutting checks and handling ACH transactions

+ Assist in preparing journal entries as directed by the accounting department

+ Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies

+ Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and company information at all times

Requirements

+ Prior hands-on experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, check and ACH payments, data entry, and GL reconciliations

+ Proficiency with accounting software (such as Quick Books, SAP, Net Suite, or similar) and Microsoft Excel

+ Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and work independently with a high degree of accuracy

+ Proven track record of handling confidential information with integrity

+ Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

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