Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs complex clerical, and accounting assignments and prepares reports and financial documents. **Education/Experience:** - High School diploma or equivalent, required. - Minimum 1 year of related experience, required. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. - Knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software. - Thorough understanding of accounting practices and procedures. - Ability to enter data accurately and efficiently into computer software and systems. - Basic mathematical skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. **Principle Responsibilities:** - Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, cash receipts posting and accounts receivable adjustments. - Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy. - Posts journal entries to general ledger. - Generates summary sheets and reports as directed. - Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures. - Assist with various accounting projects as needed. - Performs other related duties as assigned.