Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

Responsibilities:* Match purchase orders to invoices, packing list and enter invoices into computer* Process high volume manufacturing invoices accurately (300-400 invoices per week)* Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos* Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports for advances; preparing checks* Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements. Enter new or update vendor names and data* Report sales and use taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices* Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.* Help accounts payable lead to do check run once a week* Process domestic and international wire as needed* Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Qualification requirements* College Associate Degree or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school preferred* 3 year accounts payable experience is requiredKnowledge of general accounting practices, regulatory standard and compliance requirements* general math skills* Proficiency in MS office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs* High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality* Excellent data entry skills* Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills* Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills* Effective organizational, stress and time management skills* Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines* Ability to work independently or as a team member.