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Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented account payable specialist to control and monitor our expenses. You will be processing payments, verifying invoices, and performing account reconciliations.
To ensure success as an accounts payable specialist, you should exhibit sound knowledge of best practices in accounting and experience in a similar role. An accomplished accounts payable specialist will be someone whose accounting expertise translates into optimized expense control processes.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.
Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
Comparing system reports to balances and verifying entries.
Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers, as well as controlling petty cash spending.
Verifying vendor accounts, paying vendors, and resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
Issuing purchase order amendments and stop payments.
Monitoring payroll expense claims, including salary advances and overtime payments.
Reconciling account transactions with the general ledger.
Performing recordkeeping and preparing financial reports.
Keeping informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
Accounts Payable Specialist Requirements:
Bachelor's or associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related.
At least 2 years experience as an accounts payable specialist, or similar.
Advanced competency in accounting and business management software, such as NetSuite and Zoho Books.
In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations.
Extensive experience in account reconciliation.
Keen attention to detail.
Great time management and organizational skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.