Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description We are offering a contract for a permanent employment opportunity for a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist in Houston, Texas. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, your role will be pivotal in maintaining our accounting records and managing our accounts payable function. You will work closely with our team to ensure accuracy in our financial software programs and uphold our internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently processing customer credit applications and maintaining accurate customer credit records.

• Identifying discount opportunities and initiating purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as necessary.

• Receiving and reconciling vendor invoices and other statements with purchase orders and other accrival details.

• Verifying the validity of new vendors, which may include checking federal ID numbers.

• Assisting in the calculation and reporting of sales taxes and ensuring compliance with local, state and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Ensuring key policies and procedures are in place to meet internal controls and audit requirements.

• Assisting in reconciling monthly accounting records and transactions.

• Using financial software programs such as TMW and Great Plains to maintain and update accounts.

• Applying strong attention to detail in all tasks, including root cause analysis. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role as an Accounts Payable Specialist

• Proficiency in Account Coding procedures and practices

• Thorough understanding and ability to perform Accounting Functions

• Experience and knowledge in Accounts Payable (AP) is essential

• Ability to accurately calculate and manage Sales Tax

• Experience in performing Bank Reconciliations

• Proficiency in using Great Plains Accounting software

• Advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas

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