Job Information
Capitol Region Education Council Accounts Payable Specialist I - JOB ID# 12896 in Hartford, Connecticut
Job Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the agency.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with division staff to ensure the timely and accurate payment to vendors.
- Maintains a high degree of integrity in the systems.
- Provides high-quality customer service to schools, programs, staff and other customers.
- Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
- Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expenses and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
- Resolves issues as they arise ensuring all documentation is in place prior to issuing payment.
- Collaborates with the Purchasing staff to resolve any outstanding issues.
- Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment or stop-payment orders as needed.
- Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
- Records entry of and verifies documentation.
- Uses electronic systems to communicate and maintain documentation.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and related programs.
- Must be able to learn other accounting software systems; proficiency in Munis preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.
- At least four years of experience in this area. A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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