Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Account Payable Specialist for a Global Company in Port Elizabeth.SUMMARY:An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company's accounts payable processes.
Key duties include processing and verifying invoices, preparing, and executing payments, maintaining vendor records, and reconciling transactions.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this position.
Daily activities include Accounts Payable invoice processing, weekly payment runs, statement reconciliations.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:Degree in accounting or finance preferred, or 3-5 years of experience in accountingAccount Payable experienceExperience with GL, International accountingFluency in English, both written and spokenKnowledge in accounting processDetail oriented, able to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines Able to work in a team and independentlyAnalytical and mathematical skillsGeneral competence in IT and in Microsoft Office, especially excel Organisational and communication skillsTeamwork mindsetAbility to analyze and solve problemsCapability of travelling outside of Lithuania when neededESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITES: Validate, verify, post business transactions, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organizationProcess payments, both manual and automatic check requests and wire paymentsMaintain and reconcile balance sheet accountsMaintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for filesClarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signaturesObtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice paymentsAssist during monthly closure – make sure that all payable invoices are registered into accounting systemHandle and post administrational invoicesCheck various mail requests, statements and communicate in a polite manner both with creditors and forwardersPerform other tasks, such as VAT declarations, currency uploading or other tasks if/when they are assignedCooperate with GL accountants and auditors providing data, answering to questionsTrain colleagues and share informationReplace colleagues during vacation, sick leave periods both in Accounts Payable team and departmentOther duties and projects as neededMake sure, that all weekly procedures are done by using the Company's guidelines