At Ports America, the Accounts Payable Specialist is a mid-level accounts payable position within the Shared Service Center. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely entry of invoices and check requests.

• Validate invoice header information within imaging system to ensure accuracy
• Invoice routing within imaging system to site workgroups for coding and approvals
• Perform 2-way or 3-way PO match process within imaging system
• Communicate with internal/external customers and staff on invoice and PO discrepancies
• Respond to AP requests within 24 hours turnaround time via email or phone
• Reconcile supplier statements/accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding supplier credit balances
• Research and resolve conditions causing invoices on hold
• Run all necessary reports for month-end closing

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years Accounts Payable experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle
• Imaging system
• Ability to communicate effectively through email or phone
• Ability to work within system interface structure
• Intermediate Excel skills
• 10-Key Proficiency
• Familiarity with MS Outlook
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload with minimal direction
• Able to meet deadlines and work in fast paced environment
• Strong customer service to internal and external customers
• Self-Starter

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)