Provide accounts payable support in a centralized accounting environment: verify documentation, resolve discrepancies with requestors, meet SLAs, maintain partner relationships, perform basic accounting calculations, and assist with other department tasks as assigned.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Accounts Payable Specialist II is an accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial services to properties throughout North America. The position is a liaison between the Shared Service Center and the branches.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Verify supporting documentation meets documentation requirements.
- Work with the requestor for additional information necessary to complete the request, still within the initial SLA agreement.
- Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external business partners while offering unsurpassed customer service.
- Accounts Payable Specialist II will follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties from time to time as requested by department management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Analytical skills to evaluate, prioritize, and categorize data in various forms and formats.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Capacity to be self-directed while working as a member of a larger team.
- Perform calculations and analysis used in basic accounting.
- Basic knowledge in proper accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
- Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
- Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
- Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 0 – 3 years of directly related or closely related experience
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