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Accounts Payable Specialist - 1 year contract plus

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540


Accounts Payable Specialist - 1 year contract plus

Responsible for monitoring and processing payable invoices and other payment requests using ERP Accounts Payable system (SAP experience is preferred) and Coupa procurement system.Core ResponsibilitiesProcess invoices in compliance with department and company policies and procedures.Perform and monitor daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling assigned vendor statements to open payables balances.Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting suppliers.Assist with determining if payments are 1099 able.Understand company codes, expense accounts, cost centers, profit centers, and internal orders.Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, 1099able etc.).Receive payment requests and invoices and ensure that these are approved as per financial policies and procedures.Review all invoices for accuracy and verify invoices against proof of goods/services supplied and posted to correct accounts and cost centers.Identify errors in invoices and follow up with user departments for coordination with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.Ensure invoices relating to contractual payments are as per the agreed terms and conditions.Enter & match invoices against purchase orders as applicable.Provide periodic review and reconciliation of the general ledger accounts for all payables entries and resolve discrepancies.Prepare and record all unrecorded liabilities at the end of the year to ensure that all payables are reconciled.Complete special projects as assigned and provide electronic backup in the department where required.Skills QualificationsKnowledge of basic accounting principles.Knowledge of AP and General Ledger principles.SAP AP and/or Coupa experience is desirable.Accuracy and detail orientation.Organizational and coordination skills to support multi-tasking.Strong oral and written communication skills.Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.EducationAssociates Degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent in experience.2+ years’ experience in the Finance and Accounting functions, with not less than 2 years in a position of similar responsibility.

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