Accounts Payable Specialist Philadelphia, PA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=8330+State+Road+Philadelphia+PA+USA+19136) Description Position Summary:The accounts payable specialist provides both administrative and financial support in a corporate environment by processing accounts payable transactions. Requirements Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities,include the following, other duties may be assigned. + Maintains and monitors the listing of accounts payable receivable + Complete up to 50 invoices per week + Develops and maintains a filing system for financial information, files, and records. + Ensures the ready availability of financial documentation. + Collects and verify invoices, bills, and checks by performing pre-audits to ensure both accuracy and appropriateness prior to payment. + Corresponds with vendors, maintains updated vendor profiles, and processes vendor checks. + Tracks expenses, processes expense reports, and prepares analyses of accounts. + Monitors account balances and related financial activity. + Data enters invoices and bills to ensure payments + Issues checks for accounts payable. Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: + 2-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable with a preference for 5+ + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – as there will be constant interaction with clients over the phone. + Strong computer and data entry skills + General understanding of accounting principles, with concentration on AP, as training will be provided on the company software. + Ability to complete assigned work in a timely manner + Attention to detail and strong detail reconciliation skills are a must for this position. ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment and physical working characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:Office environment, sedentary job. Person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and occasionally visit customer sites. Must have the ability to walk/stand throughout the day Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Penn Power Group is a federal contractor and has implemented an affirmative action plan to ensure equal employment opportunities for females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and qualified targeted veterans. We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact HRInfo@pennpowergroup.com (215) 335-0500 ONLY if you wish to request an accommodation or if you wish to be included in our affirmative action program. Resumes sent to this address will not be accepted.