AP Specialist - Downey

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor and subcontractor invoices.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data.
• Verifies validity and resolves issues of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from Purchasing and other departments.
• Compares vendor/subcontractor invoices to purchases orders of contracts to verify quantities, prices, payment terms, freight charges, extensions, etc. Computes discounts, makes sales/tax determinations and places invoices in line for payment
• Performs data-entry of vendor/subcontractors invoices and expense reports
• Maintains records on equipment rental, assists with invoice preparation, invoice distribution etc.
• Follows all requirements of the company safety program. Takes personal responsibility for the safety of the working environment. Promotes safety to peers
• Performs additional assignments per supervisors direction

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years' experience supporting the accounts payable process within the construction industry (preferred)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful and maintain composure in dealing with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to learn company policy and procedures, accounting policies, and procedures related to the protection and detection of company funds and all relevant federal, state and local reporting requirements.
• Must possess good communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and have knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are necessary.
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities.
• Requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods and the ability to operate related equipment such as computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine, etc.

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