Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client near Downtown Los Angeles who is looking for a highly skilled AP Specialist. The ideal candidate will be a crucial part of the accounting function and will be responsible for the execution of daily accounts payable and related vendor reconciliation and analysis. The AP Specialist will work closely with the accounting team and ensure accuracy and timeliness in the coding of invoices for departments and locations.
Job Description:
- Match invoices with receivers and Purchase Order’s. Code invoices with accurate GL numbers, vendor codes, and period received. Make sure quantity and cost ordered match the vendor invoice.
- Vendor inquiries, invoice follow up (has it been paid working with the business units)
- Scanning of invoices
- Check invoices for accurate approvals.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Handle incoming calls from suppliers/vendors promptly.
- Investigate all concerns/issues on past due invoices.
- Collaborate with purchasing agents and other internal departments to accurate discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receivers.
- Assist with month-end process including reconciliation of specific accounts.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and accounting principles
- Oracle knowledge preferred.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability work with mathematical concepts and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Define problems, collect data and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
If this position fits your experience, send your resume today!