Accounts Payable Specialist

Role Overview

• Review and process vendor invoices that are received electronically to place in the correct queue.
• Validate approval according to applicable company policies and procedures
• Enter data into applicable applications, systems and databases
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills to answer questions and resolve issues in a timely manner; escalates issues to manager when necessary.
• Consistently performs standard, repeatable processes and procedures
• Ability to analyze unusual or complex transactions and resolve according to department processes and procedures; ability to receive guidance from supervisor and/or senior specialists if required
• May interact with outside vendors and customers at a management level including franchisees, field management, and RSC team members.
• May be responsible for special projects as necessary
• Performs other responsibilities as needed in the accounting department
• Follows company policies, upholds professional standards, and performs all work in a manner respectful of others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience, including automated general ledger systems and data entry
• Knowledge of automated General Ledger systems (PeopleSoft preferred)
• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications, including: MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Good organizational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills