Accounts Payable Specialist
Charlotte, NC

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in a timely manner including freight invoices.
• Review and verify that invoices agree with purchase orders, research discrepancies and communicate with operations to resolve such discrepancies.
• Assists in special project assignments supporting the staff such as but not limited to researching sale checks, debit memos, yearend filings of 1099’s and other tax documents.
• Research issues and acts as contact for suppliers and internal personnel on inquiries regarding accounts payable invoices and all freight invoices.
• Record supplier prepayments and credit card payments, as well as recording manual payments for wires issued.
• Set up new vendors in system.
• Assist in reconciling intercompany accounts within JD Edwards on a weekly basis, ensuring that all AR invoices are accounted for in the AP system.
• Balance and close payables at month end.
• Other responsibilities as needed, such as sending tax certificates and credit information, back up for AR.

Qualifications
Your Experience & Education

• 2 year Associate degree minimum in either business or accounting, 4 year degree is a plus. 
• 2+ year experience in accounts payable with a manufacturing company.  
• JD Edwards experience is a plus but not required.

Your Skills & Traits:

• Highly efficient, detailed oriented with solid time management skills.
• Proficient with computers and basic programs such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision.
• Good analytical skills and able to resolve issues in a timely manner. 
• Accounting knowledge with G/L experience of coding invoices.
• Excellent communication skills.