Accounts Payable Specialist - Virtual Company
Louisville, KY 40202
About the Job
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Vaco is partnered with a great company looking to add an AP Specialist to their Louisville, KY onsite team.
Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, and maintaining vendor relationships. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the financial health of the organization by accurately recording and managing payables.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and process invoices from vendors, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents to verify pricing, quantities, and terms.
- Code invoices with appropriate general ledger account codes and cost centers for proper allocation.
- Enter invoices into the accounting system for payment processing.
- Prepare and perform weekly or monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
- Review and process employee expense reports for reimbursement, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Maintain vendor files and respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
- Generate accounts payable reports and provide analysis as needed.
- Assist with audits and provide support for internal and external auditors.
- Stay current with changes in accounting regulations and best practices related to accounts payable processes.
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting roles.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, internal stakeholders, and team members.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices related to accounts payable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with process improvement initiatives and system implementations is a plus.
- Professional certification (e.g., Certified Accounts Payable Professional) is desirable but not required.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
