Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs in Propel Schools Pittsburgh, PA

Propel Schools is seeking a highly qualified Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable and purchasing transactions.

Key Job Elements:

• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Sort, code and match invoices
• Set invoices up for payment
• Enter and upload invoices into system
• Track expenses and process expense reports
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Prepare and perform check runs
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintain vendor files
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Produce monthly reports
• Assist with month end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Knowledge of purchasing
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software
• Proficient in data entry and management
• 1-3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word and Excel
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written:
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Judgment
• Communication skills
• Information management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Team work
• Ability to meet deadlines
  
  

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
• Associates or better in Accounting or related field