Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Grade 16 - Starting hourly rate: $20.7007. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing day to day technical guidance to the A/P Specialist, verifying A/P transactions, and performing complex A/P transaction. In addition, the incumbent serves as Procurement Card Administrator, maintaining and monitoring the organization's credit card program. Applies generally accepted accounting and accounts payable procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Senior Specialist

• Verifies transactions processed by A/P Specialist and voids invoices and payments processed in error.

• Performs more complex problem solving with internal users and vendors.

• Reconciles monthly vendor statements.

• Serves as team leader in supervisor's absence.

• Updates daily parameters in system for general ledger postings.

• Processes transactions as needed.

• Files all invoices and check vouchers in respective storage locations.

• Trains new A/P Specialist on accounts payable policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The incumbent works under general supervision.

• Incumbent is considered a working team leader.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Five years' experience performing accounts payable procedures.

• Proficient PC skills in Excel, Word, Access and automated accounting software.

• Ability to provide direction and guidance to staff.

• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Procurement Card Administration.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Contact with internal and external customers and vendors.

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting and/or pulling a maximum force of up to 5 pounds occasionally. Employees are subject to sitting, standing and stooping for long periods of time to perform job scope. This position requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are in an office environment.

May be required to work hours other than a regular schedule such as nights and weekends.