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.