Account Payable Specialist, Collaborative Solutions for Communities, Washington, DC
Collaborative Solutions for Communities -
Washington, DC,
US
Account Payable Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
The Account Payable Specialist, under the general supervision of the Finance Director, is responsible for supporting the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems. Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments, assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process, exerciseintegrity and confidentiality in financial reporting and comply with national and local financial regulations.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables
Ensure the accuracy of an organization's financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment
Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
Assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment
Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
Type periodic reports and other records
Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
Reconcile bank statements
Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping
Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors
Education/Skill
Associate's degree or equivalent
Strong mathematical skills
Experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)
Experience with accounting software and online platforms
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables
Ensure the accuracy of an organization's financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment
Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
Assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment
Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
Type periodic reports and other records
Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
Reconcile bank statements
Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping
Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors
Education/Skill
Associate's degree or equivalent
Strong mathematical skills
Experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)
Experience with accounting software and online platforms