Accounts Payable Specialist

General Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist manages all activities in the accounts payable function.  Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and check requests and maintains accurate records and control reports.

Essential Responsibilities:

·       Exemplify positive and engaging customer service characteristics in all interactions with patrons, artists, volunteers, and fellow co-workers

·       Maintain vendor files and AP email

·       Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

·       Review and verify invoices and check requests

·       Sort, code and match invoices

·       Enter and upload invoices into system

·       Verify vendor accounts, pay vendors, and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies

·       Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

·       Perform recordkeeping and prepare financial reports

·       Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments

·       Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records

·       Reconcile account transactions with the general ledger

·       Prepare analysis of accounts as requested

·       Assist with month end closing

·       Provide supporting documentation for audits

Requirements

Qualifications:

·       Proven work experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or similar role, such as bookkeeping

·       In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards and industry regulations

·       Competency in accounting and business management software

·       Great time management and organizational skills

·       Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

·       At least 3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience

·       Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Working Conditions:

·       Regular, predictable attendance required.

·       Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

·       Normal office working conditions: sitting at a desk and computer terminal for long periods of time, typing and computer work, light to moderate lifting.

·       Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment while meeting reporting deadlines.

Benefits

Pay Range:

$27.00-/hr – 30.00/hr

Benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance; life, AD&D, and long-and short-term disability insurance; FSA; paid sick days, vacation days and holidays; 401(k) plan.

The San Diego Symphony provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to being a workplace in which every employee has equitable opportunities and support, and experiences a sense of belonging. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.