Specialty Equipment Market Association jobs in Diamond Bar, CA

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Department: Admin Reports To: Accounting Manager Job Summary: The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist directly to the Accounting Manager, the Senior AP Specialist will be a key member in the Accounting Department and will assume a strategic and support role in the overall development and growth of the department and organization. Responsibilities for Senior Accounts Payable Specialist: Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into the accounting system. Month-end closing: reconcile and close Accounts Payable at month-end. Upload AP Aging report to the Accounting Share folder. Review department Accounts Payable procedures and make recommendations to the Accounting Manager for improvements. Optimize Accounts Payable process. Process employee expense reports, including verification of receipts and coding. Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions. Ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to including travel and related expenses, vendor approval and invoice processing. Manage vendor relations and build effective partnerships. Assist in preparing and filing 1099's at year end. Assist team with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation. Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders. Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. Perform any other special duties, projects or analyses as needed, including assisting with General Ledger month end close. Pay Range: $30 to $35 hourly Requirements: Qualifications for Senior Accounts Payable Specialist: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Admin, Finance or equivalent experience 5+ years of accounts payable experience Thorough knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP AP system (preferably Sage Intaact & Ramp) Experience with1099 filing preferred Excellent organizational skills Detailed oriented Must possess the ability to work independently & collaboratively Must possess exceptional team building and people skills Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and time-manage effectively for self and others