About this role
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and expense reports on a routine basis; identifies and resolves standard payable issues and provides outstanding customer service to customers and/or vendors through effective and timely communication.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process complex invoices in compliance with company policies and procedures; securing approval(s) for payment as necessary.
• Audit and process employee expense reports for payment in compliance with the company's current Employee Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy.
• Prepare, process and distribute invoice and employee expense report payments on a recurring schedule and/or ad hoc basis.
• Maintain accounts payable data in compliance with company policies and procedures, IRS statutes and other regulatory requirements to ensure data integrity.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers and/or vendors to research and resolve invoice inquiries and account discrepancies.
• Prepare standard reports on a recurring and/or ad hoc basis.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years' of accounts payable or related accounting experience in a shared services or BPO environment
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and email applications.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or invoice management systems (e.g., Kofax, Oracle, SAP, Tungsten, etc.) preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong customer service skills to effectively handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and tact.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask concurrent priorities in an organized manner to maintain a high volume of customer requests.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and/or all levels of management.
• Amenable to work in a US shift schedule (9 PM-6 AM) PH time