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 :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.