As an Accounting Specialist, you will work under the general supervision of the Accounting Director, working within a framework of established procedures, compiling and maintaining accounts payable records and other accounting records in a computerized accounting environment by performing the essential duties and responsibilities in this role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Verifies, ensures appropriate approvals, codes, enters & all invoices approved for payment.
- Prepares accounts payable checks and performs preliminary check audit.
- Audits & prepares corporate credit card purchases using bank software & processes the monthly payment.
- Answers all vendor inquiries and resolves any discrepancies with appropriate personnel. Reviews vendors’ statements for accuracy and identifies missing payments.
- Analyzes monthly invoices to identify discrepancies, researches the cause of the change, and reports the discrepancies to management.
- Maintains and analyzes non-PO vendor payments. Reviews contracts and verifies invoices against the contract rates.
- Enter wire payment request in bank website. Â Enters prepaids in accounts payable systems and later applies them to invoices.
- Performs other duties both within and outside of department as assigned or requested.
Expectations in Regard to Behaviors
The Flinn Scientific Mission, Philosophy and Values commits each one of us to build strong relationships with our customers and teammates. These relationships are built upon a foundation of open communication, honesty, trust and respect. We define the behaviors we will use to work with one another to achieve continuous improvement and growth in our roles, as well as in our relationships. We believe that by embracing and practicing our core values, the culture created will push us forward in our ability to achieve both personal and company goals.
