Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group has partnered with several award-winning corporations in the Jacksonville, FL area to hire Accounts Payable Specialists for contract and contract-to-hire roles. An immediate start for highly-qualified candidates. Fantastic benefits upon conversion for contract-to-hire roles!

Responsibilities:

• Receive, open and scan invoices on a daily basis
• Responsible for data entry of Accounts Payable vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, appropriate expense, location and department coding
• Follow-up on invoice approvals to ensure timely processing and payment to vendor invoices
• Handle all vendor correspondence via phone or email
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices
• Answer AP related questions back to internal and external employees or vendors
• Assist with ensuring W-9s are on file for all vendors in accordance with legal requirements
• Prepare all vendor information and request forms, i.e. W-9s, etc.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of full-cycle A/P experience in a high-volume environment
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment