Accounts Payable Specialist

Vaco is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist. Pay Rate: $22/hr

Accounts payable specialist provides both administrative and financial support in a corporate environment by processing accounts payable transactions and monitoring all functions in order to make sure that the department operates smoothly, accurately and effectively. The specialist needs to be reliable, precise and professional in order to properly maintain the accounts payable information.

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Audit and process credit card statements
• Respond to all external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment.
• Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple facilities
• Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.
• Generate payment to vendors on a routine schedule and match the check with the backup to file to be scanned to electronic document vendor.
• Reconcile various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards, reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• AP Month end closing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance to company policy and procedures
• Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department
• Assist with other projects as needed

• Displays a proficiency in management and data entry.
• Possesses knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping principles as well as of any relevant accounting software
• Demonstrates strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Exhibits a strong regard for organizing and prioritizing, as well as an ability to meet deadlines
• Display a respect for confidentiality
• Exhibits strong team building and interpersonal skills

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise…