Compare invoices to purchase orders for appropriate information; check invoice for sales tax and available discounts.
Send problem invoices to appropriate person(s) for resolution.
Work Accounts Payable Exception Report to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
Work with vendors as necessary to resolve billing and credit memo problems.
Input appropriate information into accounts payable system.
Process weekly accounts payable check run.
Scan, index, and maintain vendor invoice files on optical disk.
Review reports weekly to determine credit balances or other situations needing resolution.
Provide assistance to other employees seeking information regarding invoices, payments, etc.
Process positive pay transactions with BB&T.
Gather and summarize data for analysis as requested.
Assist in year end Accounts Payable accrual to the general ledger.
Assist external auditors in areas of their work.
Answer phones and perform other clerical duties as required.
Adhere to policy and procedures pertaining to confidentiality and security of all information and record within the accounting department.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by authorized personnel, or as may be required in an emergency (ie: fire or disaster).

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of experience in a related field
Substitutable Education & Experience: 2 Years of experience can be substituted for an Associate Degree in Accounting or related field with 1 year of experience in related field
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
Required Training: None

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness

Accounts Payable Specialist

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