Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Duration: 06 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)
 
Travel Requirements: 100% Onsite

POSITION OVERVIEW:
As an AP Specialist, you will work at the direction of our Accounting Coordinators, performing various accounts payable (AP) tasks. You could also support month end close, project costing, or various audits or special projects. Frequent communication with suppliers, employees, and business partners is required to resolve discrepancies, clarify issues, and ensure proper recording of transactions.
 
Duties And Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices in ERP system (Syteline) for payment
• Maintain electronic filing system
• Match invoices to receiving documents in ERP system
• Resolve discrepancies with receiving or Pos to ensure 3-way match, working with other departments.
• Secure approvals for any services or non-PO payments
• Assign appropriate account codes for any non-PO payments
• Voucher invoices for payment
• Verify/reconcile vendor statements
• Answer vendor inquiries, provide timely responses and escalation of problems
• Work with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve AP matters
• Support Weekly AP processes, audits, projects as assigned

 
Experience & Education:

• Associate’s degree in accounting is preferred
• Minimum two years office experience, preferably one year in accounting.

 
Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience with ERP software (SyteLine a plus)
• Good communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team