Accounts Payable Specialist (Can Start ASAP) - Latitude Inc
Baltimore, MD 21244
About the Job
Job Overview:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company's day-to-day payment cycle activities. This role ensures that vendor invoices and expense reports are processed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This is a 6 month contract to hire, candidates must be able to start by 11/15.
Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing
- Review and verify invoices and check requests.
- Sort, code, and match invoices.
- Enter and upload invoices into the accounting system.
- Prepare electronic payments and check runs as needed.
- Vendor Relations
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and answer queries.
- Maintain positive vendor relationships and respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status.
- Reconciliation and Reporting
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and ensure account accuracy.
- Assist in month-end closing by preparing accounts payable reconciliation reports.
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Expense Management
- Process and review employee expense reports in compliance with company policies.
- Ensure proper coding and approvals are obtained for all expenses.
- Compliance and Record-Keeping
- Maintain files and documentation accurately, in line with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Ensure all vendor information is up-to-date for tax reporting (e.g., W-9 forms).
- Process Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to streamline AP processes.
- Assist in developing, updating, and enforcing AP policies and procedures.
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Source : Latitude Inc
