Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview of the role:

An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for responding to basic client enquiries and other clerical tasks related to maintaining the accounts receivable records. They also perform a crucial role in reviewing and processing invoices, processing and distributing cheques, audit credit card bills, and more.

Responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Processing and coding all invoices in a timely manner
• Handle incoming cheques and mail that relate to payments, statements or invoices on a day to day basis
• Rectify any incorrect invoices, statements or details
• Process payments as directed by the customer
• Liaise with the accounts department regarding payments and invoices
• Attend to any other duties as required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Data cleansing of all invoices and other information needed in the accounts department.

Required skills and qualifications of this are the following:

• Must have a degree in accounting, bookkeeping or any related course
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in the same or any similar role.
• Must have sufficient knowledge in bookkeeping and account payable principles
• Has the ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records for his/her client.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers is a plus
• He/She must have hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software needed in the role
• Proficient in MS Office(Excel, Document, Powerpoint)
• Has the ability to learn new tools and software
• Has a pleasing personality and is committed to giving excellent customer service
• The highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• He/she must have excellent English skills both verbal and written.