<p>PURPOSE: The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments and expenditures while adhering to company policies and procedures.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures </li><li>Perform day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities and provide efficient client service regarding inquiries </li><li>Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date </li><li>Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues </li><li>Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries </li><li>Produce monthly reports </li><li>Assist with month-end closing </li><li>Maintain accurate historical records </li><li>Prepare analysis of accounts as requested </li><li>Assist in other accounting functions as needed </li><li>Perform month-end closure tasks. </li><li>Perform general accounting team functions, data entry, analysis, and administrative duties as required. </li><li>All other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>High School degree or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent a plus </li><li>Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist (or Accounts Receivable Specialist) in a manufacturing or related industry </li><li>Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations </li><li>Possess the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail in a dynamic, multitasking environment. </li><li>Must possess the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. </li><li>Must be very computer savvy to work in multiple systems. </li><li>Knowledge of the Prophet21 (P21) is preferred. </li><li>Highly proficient in MS Excel and use of spreadsheets </li><li>Skilled in MS Word and Outlook. </li></ul>