Job description

TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOMES BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION: Accounts Payable Specialist

Role Reporting to the Finance Director overseeing accounts payable and in accordance with the automated business systems, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible to work within the framework of the finance team in the processing of all supplier invoices and employee travel claims for payment; ensure accuracy to purchase orders; ensure allocation to the proper general ledger accounts; reconcile vendor statements; clear all employee credit card purchases and perform other related accounting functions as and when required.

Principal Responsibilities

Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner

Establishes and manages vendor information and standard payment terms

Sorts, stamps, etc.

Ensures invoices are only paid once

Ensures timely payment of all invoices to avoid late payment fees

Communicates effectively to suppliers and/or staff on any invoice discrepancies

Reviews invoices for accuracy and completeness

Post transactions to general ledger

May perform other basic clerical duties associated with accounts payable. Knowledge

Knowledge of accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team building skills

Bookkeeping skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Very effective organizational skills

Effective written communications skills

Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level

Time management skills Personal Attributes

Be honest and trustworthy

Be respectful

Be flexible

Demonstrate sound work ethics Education/Experience The employee would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through completion of basic accounting coursework combined with related financial and administrative experience. Prefer Associates Degree in Accounting but equivalencies will be considered.'
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Work Remotely

• No