AP Specialist

The AP Specialist performs specialized accounting duties within the area of Accounts Payables. The AP Specialist also supports the Senior AP Specialist in performing month-end close, general ledger account reconciliations and year-end audit deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes payments accurately and on time
• Reviews and verifies purchase orders, statements, and invoices needed to prepare payments through applicable systems
• Reconciles bills and account balances, identifies and resolves discrepancies
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation
• Set up and maintain all internal customer accounts (payables)
• Collaborate with vendors and WAI personnel to resolve processing account issues
• Work with Accounting Manager and Asst. Controller for appropriate vendor credit lines
• Balance various ledger accounts as assigned
• Propose necessary adjustments and support as needed to account and support of journal entries
• Assist with month end closing procedures in accounting system
• Effectively apply and maintain appropriate proofs and checks
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist in preparing key associated reporting metrics
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Qualification & Job Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of work experience related to accounts payable, general ledger and financial accounting
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

•  Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.  Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day.  Occasional lifting and carrying to 50 lbs.  Constantly requires clear vision to read printed material and computer screen.  Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist hands, and/or fingers. Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.