AP Specialist

Job description

**Job Summary** The AP Specialist performs specialized accounting duties within the area of Accounts Payables. The AP Specialist also supports the Senior AP Specialist in performing month-end close, general ledger account reconciliations and year-end audit deliverables. ### Duties & Responsibilities - Prepares and processes payments accurately and on time - Reviews and verifies purchase orders, statements, and invoices needed to prepare payments through applicable systems - Reconciles bills and account balances, identifies and resolves discrepancies - Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation - Set up and maintain all internal customer accounts (payables) - Collaborate with vendors and WAI personnel to resolve processing account issues - Work with Accounting Manager and Asst. Controller for appropriate vendor credit lines - Balance various ledger accounts as assigned - Propose necessary adjustments and support as needed to account and support of journal entries - Assist with month end closing procedures in accounting system - Effectively apply and maintain appropriate proofs and checks - Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data - Assist in preparing key associated reporting metrics - Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential ### Qualification & Job Requirements - Minimum 3+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel ### Other Prerequisites - Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check - Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge ### Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed material and computer screen. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist hands, and/or fingers. Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.