Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Aleron

Nov 27, 2024
Description Acara Solutions is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist for one of our clients located in Williamsville, NY! Direct Placement $24-$27/hr based on experience Hybrid Work Schedule Comprehensive Benefits Growth Opportunity This positions is responsible for providing accounting, administrative support, and process development and improvement relating to accounts payable and associated purchase orders, journal entries, general ledger review, reconciliations, and abandoned funds management. Input and disburse accounts payable for all business lines. Audit incoming check requests for proper supporting documentation and ensure all approvals have been provided in accordance with the spending policy. Ensure correct payments are sent to the appropriate Accounts Payable (AP) supplier. Issue and distribute paper checks. Confirm Electronic Funds Transfer payment data is properly transmitted. Process vendor payments on the AP corporate credit card. Audit incoming check requests sent to Accounts Payable for proper authorization levels. Field incoming inquiries and follow up with internal contacts as well as accounts payable vendors regarding questions and payment status of invoices. Contact new vendors to request proper documentation that is needed for payment processing. Serve as a key resource in the development of AP processes during implementations & participate in training and testing programs in order to provide feedback on structure Distribute quarterly notices to accounts payable vendors, associates, members, and clients on uncashed checks. Responsible for fielding responses, voiding, and reissuing payments as requested. Accurately void stale checks and update in the General Ledger. Keep detailed records of all items in the abandoned funds GL and forward to NY State in accordance with the NY State Abandoned Property Laws. Review incoming invoices for monthly phone, data lines, and other periodical invoices. Prepare check requests for all invoices on a timely basis. Ensure vendor recurring monthly payments are paid on time and in the proper fiscal period. Maintain monthly general ledger account reconciliations and/or bank reconciliations by analyzing and resolving discrepancies, errors, and fluctuations. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting (or related area of study) 3+years of accounts payable processing and procedure development, and general ledger. 3+years of experience with Excel Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related area of study) or equivalent field experience preferred Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply