Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

SOFT's client located in Hybrid - Allentown, PA is looking for a Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist for a long term contract assignment.

Hybrid schedule, in an office environment.

Purpose
This position is responsible for performing accounts payable/receivable activities and related administrative support within the department. This position requires attention to detail to ensure that transactions are accurate and in accordance with Company policies.

Core Responsibilities

Match and validate invoices against purchase order data and process disbursement requests, following through on exceptions with the appropriate business stakeholders, where required.

Prepare and process electronic payments.

Resolve internal and external invoice and payment queries.

Take ownership of work and ensure completion and accuracy.

Assist team in backlog or exigent situations.

Ensure compliance with Company policies.

Provide support to internal users on accounts payable/receivable processes.

Provide various types of administrative accounting support (i.e., word processing, processing mail, scanning, copying, shredding).

Verify vendor/customer accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

Protect organization's values by keeping information confidential.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience/Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills with high customer focus. Must have strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and ability to adapt to change. Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office suite of software products preferred (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
With supervision or oversight, researches and processes exception/problem invoices/payments until final resolution or settlement is complete. Minimum direction/supervision required.

Preferred Qualifications
Oracle and/or accounts payable knowledge preferred but not required.