Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Schenectady, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20-25/hr

Duration: 5-month contract (potential to go permanent)

Hours: 8:30am-5pm

Job Description: Our client is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team in Schenectady, NY! The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing roughly 100 invoices per day on a timely basis. The ability to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy and quality is essential. This

position is involved in Accounts Payable functions covering a personal leave for the current Accounting Clerk.

Responsibilities:

· Process outgoing payments in compliance with policies and procedures

· Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data

· Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted

· Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements

· Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients

· Generate reports detailing accounts payables status

· Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous Accounts Payable Experience

• Experience with high volume invoicing

• Meticulous attention to accuracy

• Any GL or bank reconciliation experience is a big plus

• Experience with 2-way and 3-way match is a plus

• Experience with ERP systems and MS Excel

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant accounting experience and skills. Interviews happening this week!!

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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