Accounts Payable Specialist (2129)

**Essential Functions** - Enter and process vendor invoices and check requests accurately and timely. - Match invoices to purchase orders and receive documents; flag discrepancies for review, such as coding and amounts. - Ensure all invoices and check requests include proper supporting documentation; such as approval, receipts, packing slip, and PO - Update and maintain pending invoices status; contact Agency employees and/or vendors to resolve pending issues. - Scan and save all invoice documentation into the PaperLess system. - Maintain organized electronic records in a paper-less environment. - Manage and provide support for Concur receipts. - Assist with weekly payment runs (checks and ACH). - Respond to basic vendor inquiries with professionalism and follow-up (NOTE: internal/external staff). - Assist Account Payable Specialist and other program staff as needed. - Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable. - Follow company policies, procedures, and internal controls. - Work closely with accounting, purchasing, and agency personnel. **Education Level** Associate’s Degree in Business or Accounting Required **Work Experience** 3-5 Years related experience or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Strong organizational and process skills as proven by the ability to manage multiple responsibilities by organizing and prioritizing work to meet required deadlines - Ability to interact, collaborate, and build relationships with both internal and external customers - Make good judgment and demonstrate effective decision making - Accuracy and attention to details - Teamwork required - Good communications skills, both written and verbal - Uphold confidentiality and discretion with all sensitive matters - Strong customer service skills processing - Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Access, Adobe and Outlook. Knowledge of Financial Edge, PaperSave and SharePoint is preferred.