An accounts payable professional manages and processes outgoing company payments, vendor invoices, and financial records to ensure accurate and timely disbursements
Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system. Match bills against purchase orders (PO matching) and goods received notes.
- Payment Execution: Prepare electronic payments (ACH, wires) and checks. Schedule pay runs to make sure vendors get paid on time.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements and fix any billing discrepancies or missing credits.
- Vendor Communication: Answer vendor questions about payment status, invoice errors, or account updates.
- Maintain organized digital and physical files. Help with month-end and year-end closing, aging reports, and audits.