Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client on the Westbank of New Olrleans is looking to make an immediate hire for an Accounts Payable Specialist! The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and have an ability to accurately input invoices, make journal entries and manage four companies' accounts payable records. The ideal candidate should have experience in maintaining a database of financial information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise. Lastly, where appropriate this candidate will track 1099s and create a report with related information at year end.

Our client is only considering candidates within a daily commute of Marrero, Louisiana and not offering relocation.

Responsibilities

• Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in billing
• Process expense reports from employees Identify discrepancies and escalate in appropriate manner
• Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses
• Maintain 1099s and generate report at year end

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing
• Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Sage exposure is a plus

This is a direct hire (not temp to hire) opportunity that offers 2 days of work from home a week after 2 months of training!