Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist

2 Months ago • 2-3 Years • $68,000 PA - $71,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist will support and coordinate AP Technicians training, review and approve daily accounts payable processing and support escalations to work through resolution with manager and procurement teams. Responsibilities include training, scheduling, and reviewing staff work, analyzing accounts, preparing monthly vendor reconciliations, reviewing and approving timesheets, developing and implementing record-keeping systems, and resolving inconsistencies. They will also communicate accounting policies, assist with check runs, answer inquiries, maintain staff harmony, provide customer service, and help develop high-performing teams, working to solve discrepancies and complaints.

Must have:

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2-3 years of relevant experience
Complete understanding of GAAP

Good to have:

Cost accounting experience preferred

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Job Details

The Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist will support and coordinate AP Technicians training, review and approve daily accounts payable processing and support escalations to work through resolution with manager and procurement teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from Manager Analyzes major accounts and prepare monthly vendor reconciliations.
Review and approves assigned AP Technicians Timesheets for accurate time reporting and payroll processing
Develop and implement record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to processing payments and other accounts payable activities.
Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies and suggest appropriate corrective procedures to AP Manager and Procurement teams.
Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public Assist in coordinating with Manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as needed Assist in answering accounts payable inquiries and follow up Maintains harmony among staff and helps coordinate/lead team discussions.
Provide excellent customer service and follow through with minimal supervision.
Assists in training and developing high performing teams.
Works with Manager to solution any discrepancies or complaints.

Qualifications:

Education and/ or Experience
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2 – 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Complete understanding of GAAP
Cost accounting experience preferred

Compensation: $68,000- $71,000 per year

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