Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description We are in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in the service industry located in Houston, Texas. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be tasked with coordinating the accounts payable process, maintaining vendor files, and effectively communicating with both internal and external parties. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage the accounts payable process by reviewing and keying in vendor invoices

• Ensure all invoices have proper purchase orders, coding, and authorization before processing

• Handle vendor payment inquiries professionally and promptly, including reconciliation of vendor statements

• Generate payments to vendors, including ACH, checks, and wires in line with the business calendar and as required

• Maintain digital and physical document files meticulously

• Provide support to other business functions and assist the accounting team when necessary

• Ensure adherence to existing accounting policies and procedures by field office personnel

• Compile 1099 information for filing requirements and maintain vendor files

• Conduct other tasks as assigned, maintaining an organized and clean work area

• Encourage continuous improvement of the company’s processes, including safety program and quality management system

• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, maintaining effective work relations with all encountered during employment. Requirements • Demonstrable proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) operations

• Comprehensive understanding of Form 1099

• Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations

• Capability to maintain and organize vendor files effectively

• Familiarity with manual financial processes and procedures

• Proven experience in managing check runs efficiently

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