AP Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Qualifications

• The Accounts Payable Specialist is detail-oriented and experienced in A/P
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable (min 2 years)
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Organizing and prioritizing skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving skills
• Time-management skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Strong mathematical skills
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of Concur or other online A/P processing software would be helpful
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work well within a team
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Responsibilities

• The A/P Specialist is responsible for efficiently managing all aspects of the A/P process
• Collect and enter all A/P invoices and post all general ledger related entries
• Ensure that purchase orders are used when expected/required
• Update A/P accounts and perform reconciliations
• Follow up on all internal and external Accounts Payable activities
• Ensure all Certificate of Insurance for subtractors are up to date
• Obtains W-9 forms where appropriate, and keep up to date
• Process all A/P check and EFT payments
• Track and reconcile credit card monthly statements
• Enter bank transactions if needed
• Assist with month/year-end period-end preparation
• Monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
• Verify A/P invoices for payment
• Perform administrative support functions
• Fulfill other financial requirements as needed to support the Accounting Department
• Provide various reports or completed data as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.