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Position: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: San Carlos (or other Bay Area location) Overview: · The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for a range of general staff accounting tasks but will be primarily responsible for working with direct cost vendors, maintaining accounts payable payments & records, and provides other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization. Essential Duties: · Review all invoices/statements for appropriate documentation and appropriate approval prior to payment · Process payments · Match invoices to checks, and distributes payments accordingly · Administrates and maintains vendor master files, including vendor set up, 1099 maintenance, Form W-9 and all related activities · Possess strong oral and written communication skills. Must be a team player and able to work well with other administrative professionals · Respond to all vendor inquiries · Assist in month end closing · Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices · Reconciles statement and the ledger making sure that payments are consistent · Audits statements as necessary · Prepares analysis of accounts, as required. · Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary · Other duties as assigned Education/Experience Requirements: · Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience · Microsoft Excel (required) · Worked within a multi-unit business (preferred) · QuickBooks experience (preferred) · Strong analytical and accounting skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Ability to multitask and high attention to detail Requirements: · Valid Driver's Licenses · US Work Authorization
Salary estimate
$20 – $30/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
ExcelAccountingQuickbooksCommunication
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