Accounts Payable Rep I

Title: Accounts Payable Rep I

Location: Remote but candidate needs to be within driving distance of Client, RI

Contract: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension)

PURPOSE:

Assist in the review, audit and processing of new vendor setup and maintenance requests in the AP vendor master.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verify all vendor master requests follow agreed business processes and policies while maintaining high levels of understanding, quality, and accuracy.

Ensure all requests contain the appropriate supporting documentation before they are entered in our systems.

Complete vendor master requests in a timely manner by performing integrity checks to ensure accurate vendor master data.

Communicate with internal and external customers to verify information or resolve issues identified during the process.

Performs other relevant job duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

High school graduate or equivalent or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties

Experience:

One year of experience in accounts payable preferred

System Implementation Preferred

Knowledge:

Basic understanding of accounting, reconciliations and accounts payable functions

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Skills/ Abilities:

Strong administrative skills including attention to detail, organization in a fast-paced corporate environment, and ability to shift focus based on fluctuating prioritization.

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with internal departments, vendors, and customers.

Ability to manage time and achieve service levels.

Ability to work well in a team environment, develop relationships with internal departments to resolve disputes and outstanding issues quickly, and maintain a professional demeanor when faced with a high volume of work.

Self-starter who takes initiative to learn new processes, procedures, and tools.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Incumbent may use scanners, printers, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday

Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties