Accounts Payable Specialist

Industry: Construction Education: University Business Degree or College Diploma Compensation $: 65-75K

Overview:

The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For over 25 years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry. (BMH3xR1)

Our client, a multinational construction company is looking for an account payable professional to join their team. This position reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities:

Review and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy and completeness.

Sort, code, and match invoices to appropriate cost centers or projects.

Set invoices up for timely payment and enter/upload them into the accounting system.

Process and maintain corporate credit card transactions.

Reconcile monthly vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Process EFT/ACH payments and prepare electronic transfers.

Track expenses and process employee expense reports.

Prepare and perform check runs.

Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other accounting records.

Reconcile accounts payable transactions and prepare account analysis.

Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor files, including creation of new vendors and banking information verification.

Communicate with vendors and respond to inquiries professionally and promptly.

Produce monthly reports and support the month-end closing process.

Provide documentation and assistance during internal and external audits.

Support front desk and phone reception as required.

Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Experience with Netsuite software (implementation and user) - preferred

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.