ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Our client, located in Trumbull, is a trusted global provider of products for over 60 years! They are a leading manufacturer and trusted resource within their industry. Due to overall growth within the company they have partnered with CFS to identify a seasoned Accounts Payable professional to join their team! This role is fully on site working from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The ideal candidate would have experience with High Volume AP, processing anywhere from 400-1000 invoices on a weekly basis. In order to succeed in this role being highly organized will be key. If you are an Accounts Payable Specialist looking to join a well built team and support with high volume invoicing keep reading!

MUST HAVE- High Volume AP processing experience!

Essential Functions:

• ​Process, verify and reconcile various types of accounts payable invoices.
• Track vendor invoices to ensure timely payments. 
• Review and match open invoices to open receivers and purchase orders.  3 way match.
• Code non-purchase order invoices and obtain proper approvals where necessary for processing. 
• Process payments for check run by pulling invoices, printing checks and then attaching backup to printed checks. Verify approvals are in place and appropriate signatures are on the check prior to mailing.
• Responds timely and professionally to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payments. 
• Daily balancing of A/P transactions including invoices and checks. 
• Review and verify statements received from vendors for accuracy.  Research and investigate vendor discrepancies, as well as internal inquiries in a timely manner.  This may involve interaction with other departments within the business, as well as outside vendors.
• Review and verify open receivers for items not related to inventory to identify potential accruals.
• Assist with month end close
• Account Reconciliation on various general ledger accounts.  

Qualifications:

• 1-5 years high volume Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with a manufacturing company dealing with three-way matching, inventory and expense items.
• Accounting Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures to include a good understanding of accruals and prepaid accounts.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication