Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is seeking an Accounting Clerk I for a temporary assignment. The Accounting Clerk I will perform a wide variety of routine duties in the Accounting Department, with focus areas including accounts payable and general ledger accounting under specific supervision.

• Ensure timely and accurate recordings of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities as assigned.
• Enter and code Accounts Payable invoices.
• Obtain proper and appropriate approval for Accounts Payable invoices.
• Assist in the Month End close procedures as assigned.
• Perform various aspects of the Fixed Asset/Prepaid system process as assigned.
• Perform various aspects of the Accounts Payable process as assigned.
• Processes various Journal Entries as assigned.
• Reconcile various assigned general ledger accounts.
• Provide exceptional service to all Members, volunteers, internal team members, and service providers.
• Perform stop payments.
• Disburse mail.
• Identify problems and create solutions when feasible.
• Perform filing and data entry tasks.

• The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and a minimum of six months’ experience in an Accounting Department or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of general accounting practices and principles.
• Ability to operate a PC with basic knowledge in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability and desire to work in and contribute to a team environment.