Pro Resources Staffing Service is seeking a meticulous and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's team in West Lafayette, IN. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment and are committed to maintaining accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.
Join our client's organization and contribute to their success while gaining valuable experience in the field. Apply now for this exciting opportunity to excel in your accounting career!
Job Status: Temp to Hire
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate account coding of purchase orders and expenses to the correct fund, department, and category.
- Facilitate process flow from requisition through payment.
- Collaborate with other departments to monitor budgets and prevent over-budget expenditures.
- Maintain vendor compliance documentation such as W-9’s, certificates of insurance, etc.
- Keep vendor master file current.
- Submit timely reports to relevant departments.
- Print and mail checks.
- Resolve customer and vendor issues.
- Focus on accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
- Perform complex account reconciliations.
- Perform intermediate bookkeeping and accounting tasks within established procedures.
- File documents in a timely manner and adhere to retention policy.
- Assist customers via telephone, in-person, and electronic media.
- Perform other assigned tasks.
Background Profile:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Three years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience with automated accounting systems.
- Proficient in data entry and 10-key.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on established guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Strong team-oriented work ethic.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend corrective actions.
- Clear verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Professional demeanor with a focus on customer service.
- Ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjust priorities.
- Attendance and reliability are essential.
- Valid driver's license and insurable.
- Ability to be bonded.
- Must pass credit and criminal record check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Tyler Munis (ERP) and Tyler Cashier accounting systems.
- Fund accounting experience in a government environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
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