Accounts Payable Specialist

AccountS Payable Specialist will be responsible for the activities of account reconciliation, communication to internal and external customers, drive timely review and follow up for supplier accounts, balance sheet reconciliation accounts, supplier maintenance and W9 records and other analytic reports within Accounts Payable department. Drive strong financial control over the Accounts Payable records.Key Responsibilities:Handling and postingof incoming invoiceswith 2 & 3 way matching and related vendor master data creation with collection of W9 forms and maintenance both manual & automated invoice processingMaintain banking information from vendors, doing various fraud checks and confirmations of remittance informationPreparation and review of paymentproposals for Vantagesubsidiaries.Clarifying and reconcile differences on the postings.Preparation of month-end journal entries: accruals, prepayments by ensuring entries are recorded in accordance with company policies and all deadlines are accomplished.Coordinate with other departments to obtain information about transactions and research unreconciled items.Preparation of Externaland Internal Audit requests.Create and analyzevarious reports under area of responsibility includingregular reportingMaintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practicesIdentify the improvement opportunities and supporttheir implementationAssist ongoing projectsfor the implementation of technology solutionsAssist requests from partner FinancedepartmentsIssue tax exemption forms, resale certificates and 1099’sKnowledge Skills and Abilities:Strong Finance AcumenSolid experience with Epicor, MicrosoftNav, BPCS, MP2 & IvaluaERP systemsExperience in a Shared Serviceenvironment or similaris a plus.Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a businessenvironment is a must.Ability to pay close attentionto detail, strongproblem solving and analytical skillsSolid interpersonal skills,navigate easily within complex organizations, connect with a variety functions, audiences, management styles, or culturesHighly results driven and self-motivated team player with compassion, integrity, trust and perseveranceCurious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obviousStrong proficiency in MS Word,Excel and OutlookAble to work in a team atmosphere along with the confidence and ability to make individual decisionsAbility to multitaskRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in accounting or business.3 to 5 years in Accounts Payable experience