To ensure success as an accounts payable specialist, you should exhibit sound knowledge of best practices in accounting and experience in a similar role. An accomplished accounts payable specialist will be someone whose accounting expertise translates into optimized expense control processes.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.
• Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Comparing system reports to balances and verifying entries.
• Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers, as well as controlling petty cash spending.
• Verifying vendor accounts, paying vendors, and resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
• Issuing purchase order amendments and stop payments.
• Monitoring payroll expense claims, including salary advances and overtime payments.
• Reconciling account transactions with the general ledger.
• Performing recordkeeping and preparing financial reports.
• Keeping informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.

Accounts Payable Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related.
• At least 2 years experience as an accounts payable specialist, or similar.
• Advanced competency in accounting and business management software, such as NetSuite and Zoho Books.
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations.
• Extensive experience in account reconciliation.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Great time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.