Roles And Responsibilities
An Account Payable Specialist is responsible for all the financial transactions of the company. The typical duties for this position involve bookkeeping, maintaining records of financial transactions, and communicating with accountants and auditors during tax time.
- Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations.
- Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.
- Generate payment to vendors on a routine schedule and match the check with backup for review by the financial manager.
- Inspect paid and unpaid invoices including cleared payment inquiries and check voiding to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards.
- Review automatic payments to ensure correct coding and authorization as well as sufficient contracts and documentation.
- Develop and maintain a filing system for financial information, records and documents to ensure easily available information.
- Monitor account balances, track expenses, prepare analyses of accounts and related financial activity to produce monthly financial reports.
Education & Skills
Successful cover letters for the position of an Account Payable Specialist often mention the following skills:
- Excellent skills in working with computers and accounting software.
- Ethical professionalism in adhering to financial policies.
- Accounting and Bookkeeping skills.
- Mathematical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality and Integrity.
- Data maintenance and organizational skills.
Successful cover letters for an Administrative Office Assistant often mention the
following qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or GED certificate.
Dear Mr/Ms.,
Please accept my enclosed application for the post of Accounts Payable Specialist at [XXX Company]. I believe that my qualifications and experience make me an ideal candidate for this position.
[XXX Company] is a newly emerging advertising firm. However, it has earned a name for itself in such a short span of time for its unconventionally creative approach and client-centric services. I would be honored to work in such a diverse environment and provide it with my financial insights and accounting skills.
I have ten years of experience working in the accounting business for different industries. My experience ranges from working for small grocery stores to highly demanding consolation firms. I have a knack for intuitively understanding numbers and work in tandem with the company’s income and needs.
At my current workplace, I hold the following responsibilities:
- Managing account payable tasks such as vendor communication, collaborating with suppliers and maintaining invoices.
- File detailed expense reports on a weekly basis.
- Analyze expenses and look for solutions to cut back costs.
- Communicating with senior accountants and auditors to work on taxes and salary management.
- Dealing with government officials during tax time.
- Perform time-sensitive tasks and organize records effectively to account for every financial transaction.
I take my work ethics very seriously. Confidentiality and working with the financial principles of the firm is my topmost priority. I like working with complex numbers and analyze areas of cost-saving problems. I believe that my experience, skills, and professionalism make me a perfect candidate for the position at your firm.
I am looking forward to hearing from you to discuss my candidacy and qualifications. Thank you for your patience and time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
