Opportunity: Accounts Payable Specialist
Recruiting Excellence is pleased to partner with a distinguished leader in the Oil & Gas, Energy & Mining sector. Our client, a prominent organization known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team on a contract basis.
Role & Responsibilities:
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing and executing the accounts payable activities with efficiency and accuracy. This critical role ensures that all financial obligations are met in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Processing and verifying invoice transactions.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions.
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.
- Paying vendors by scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies as necessary.
- Maintaining historical records through filing of documents.
- Reporting sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
- Protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
Key Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of accounts payable principles and best practices.
- Superb attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Strong proficiency in using financial software along with excellent data entry skills.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Adaptability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic industry, while handling significant responsibilities in accounts payable processes.
