Accounts Payable Specailist

Experis is partnered with a leading, market-facing professional services firm in their search for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Fairfax, VA..

The ideal candidate will have the ability to process large volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness, communicate effectively with internal and external customers, and resolve invoice issues.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data entry of Accounts Payable vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, appropriate expense, location and department coding


• Follow-up on invoice approvals to ensure timely processing and payment to vendor invoices


• Review and process vendor invoices to appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment (3-way match)


• Identifying, assessing, and computing sales tax on appropriate invoices


• Respond to all vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements for open or past-due invoices and/or credits, research and correct discrepancies


• Supports AP exception queues, troubleshoots issues, ensures invoices are connected to correct approval workflows


• Assist with validating, recording, and mailing checks and expedite special handling


• Assist with ensuring W-9s are on file for all vendors in accordance with legal requirements


• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices


• Help provide and prepare supporting documentation for external auditors and other consultants


• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required


• 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable OR Equivalent education and experience


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office- Outlook, Excel, and Word


• Strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of basic accounting principles


• Ability to be exacting, thorough and attentive to detail, while still meeting deadlines


• Ability to effectively and professionally deal with vendor inquiries, vendor data management, invoice processing, batch controls and month-end closing processes


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness


• Ability to perform mathematical computations


• Deltek VantagePoint experience a plus